Reno Xu Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Fellow
Reno is a postdoctoral fellow in the lab and is the current recipient of the UC Davis Comparative Lung Biology and Medicine T32 training grant. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology before completing his Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. Reno’s work seeks to illuminate the complex pathobiology of pulmonary fibrosis. Specifically, Reno is passionate about decoding the transcriptional and epigenetic mechanisms that drive macrophages—key immune cells—to contribute to the scarring process in the lung. Outside of the lab, Reno is a dedicated long-distance runner who applies his scientific training to the sport, developing evidence-based strategies to optimize his performance and endurance.