Dong Lab

Lab News

August 2026

Vivian joins the lab as our first graduate student! Welcome, Vivian!

July 2026

Tommy and Qiwen attended Anaerobe 2026, and Tommy gave an amazing poster presentation!

Qiwen and Tommy at Anaerobe 2026 Tommy presents at Anaerobe 2026

June 2026

The Dong Lab received the Lied Pre-Clinical Pilot Grants (FY2027), and Qiwen is recognized as the recipient of the Early-Stage Investigator Award! Congratulations, Qiwen!

Dong Lab welcomes Yicheng and Vivian for their rotations.

Tommy, Kelsey, Vivian, Qiwen, and Yicheng at Room 39. — Tommy (left), Kelsey, Vivian, Qiwen, and Yicheng at Room 39.

Feb 2026

The Dong lab had their first-ever lab meeting!

Jan 2026

Rusha joins the Dong Lab as a postdoc scholar! Welcome, Rusha!

Three people seated at a restaurant table with plates of food and drinks, smiling toward the camera.

Dec 2025

We celebrated our first holiday season with the Yu Lab at Q39!

Group of people seated around a table at a busy restaurant, smiling and giving thumbs‑up and peace gestures.

Dec 2025

The Dong Lab’s anaerobic chambers are ready for some cool research!

Enclosed laboratory glove box workstation with five clear plastic glove ports mounted on a mobile lab bench.

Enclosed laboratory glove box workstation with two clear plastic glove ports and an airlock chamber on the right.

Oct 2025

Tommy joins the Dong Lab as a research assistant! Welcome, Tommy!

A person and person sitting at a table with sushi

Sep 2025

Official launch of the Dong Lab at KU Medical Center!