People
We value curiosity, rigor, persistence, and collaboration. We strive to create a supportive lab environment where everyone can ask meaningful questions, reach their full potential, and grow as scientists.
We value curiosity, rigor, persistence, and collaboration. We strive to create a supportive lab environment where everyone can ask meaningful questions, reach their full potential, and grow as scientists.
Principal Investigator
Assistant Professor, OB/GYN
C.S. Mott Center for Human Growth and Development
Joint Appointment in Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Current Lab Members
Ph.D. Student, 2026–Present
Master’s Student, Ding Lab, 2025–2026
Research Associate
& Lab Manager
2026–Present
Former Lab Members
Summer Intern, 2026
Troy High School
Discovery to Cure Program
In her own words:
"Dr. Ding is such a brilliant scientist and has so many qualities to learn from. She is patient, understanding, and incredibly intelligent. Her lab holds visions for a better life for women and babies in the future. She deserves all the praise in the world! Go DING Lab!"