University of Pittsburgh

Wei Du Lab

The laboratory of Dr. Wei Du integrates multi-disciplinary approaches spanning molecular biology, DNA damage repair, stem cell biology, in vivo model, to study the underlying mechanisms by which regulate normal and abnormal hematopoiesis, with the special focus on the pathophysiology of hematologic diseases such as bone marrow (BM) failure and leukemia. For our latest news: LinkedIn.


New RF1 award from NIA!


Sep 1, 2025
Dr. Du received a new 5-year RF1 award to study DNA damage-induced immune response in aging
Dr. Du received a new 5-year RF1 award to study DNA damage-induced immune response in ageing Read here.


Dr. Du has joined EB for Blood Advances!


Sep 1, 2025
Dr. Du has joined Editorial Board for Blood Advances!
Dr. Du has joined the Editorial Board for Blood Advances! Congratulations!!! Read here.


Dr. Du named LLS CDP scholar!!!


July 1, 2025
Dr. Du named LLS CDP scholar!!!
Dr. Du has received the prestigious Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Scholar Award. Congratulations!!!


Check out this "METABOLISM, STEM CELLS, AND CANCER" sesscion at 2025 ISSCR meeting in Hongkong


Jun 1, 2025
Dr. Du co-chairs METABOLISM, STEM CELLS, AND CANCER session for 2025 ISSCR annual meeting
Dr. Du co-chairs METABOLISM, STEM CELLS, AND CANCER session for 2025 ISSCR annual meeting Read here.


Dr. Du has joined ASH Scientific Committee!!!


Jan 1, 2025
Dr. Du has joined ASH Scientific Committee
Dr. Du was appointed to the ASH Scientific Committee on Hematopoiesis. Congratulations!!! Read here.


Two new NIH grants to the Du lab!!!


Sep 26, 2024
Two new NIH grants to Dr. Du!!!
Dr. Du has received two new NIH grants to study Leukemia-Associated Macrophages and aging hematopoiesis. Congratulations!!! Read here.