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Ben Van Handel

University of Southern California

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Cell Biology· 2 Molecular Biology· 1

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Approach:experimental assay· 3 Organism:mouse· 3 Research Focus:cell type annotation· 2 Research Focus:clustering· 2 Research Focus:cell signaling & trafficking· 1 Research Focus:cell-cell communication· 1 Research Focus:development & morphogenesis· 1 Organism:human· 1

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Denis A. EvseenkoiD· 3 shared Arijita SarkariD· 2 shared Cheng‐Ming ChuongiD· 2 shared Hans I‐Chen HarniD· 2 shared Bingjing Zhang· 1 shared Brian Bennett· 1 shared Candace FlynniD· 1 shared Chen Yuan KamiD· 1 shared

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2022-2026 · peak 2/yr

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A regenerative fibroblast competence field supports multiple cell fates in adult skin regeneration

Chih-Han Huang, Chih-Kuan Chen, Chen Yuan Kam, Ben Van Handel, Arijita Sarkar, Yen‐Chun Ho, Denis A. Evseenko, Cheng‐Ming Chuong, Hans I‐Chen Harn

This study identifies NCAM1 as a regulator of regenerative competence in adult skin wounds through single-cell RNA sequencing and functional analysis.

bioRxiv · Oct 5, 2026 · PreprintCell Biology

A Universal 6iL/E4 Culture System for Deriving and Maintaining Embryonic Stem Cells Across Mammalian Species

Duo Wang, Hao Ming, Dongshan Yang, Xiang Cui, Zachary Freeman, Li‐Kuang Tsai, Zhuying Wei, Liu Liu, Giovanna Nascimento Scatolin, Brian Bennett, Xiukun Wang, Kimberly Yau, Litao Tao, Xinyi Tong, Shuling Wang, , Qi‐Long Ying

The paper develops a serum-free 6iL/E4 culture system that enables derivation and maintenance of embryonic stem cells (ESCs) across multiple mammalian species, revealing conserved mechanisms for ESC self-renewal.

Cell Research · Jul 13, 2026Peer-reviewedCell Biology

Signaling modality within gp130 receptor enhances tissue regeneration

Ruzanna Shkhyan, Candace Flynn, Emma Lamoure, Ben Van Handel, Arijita Sarkar, Jinxiu Li, Jesse York, Nicholas W. Banks, Robert A. van der Horst, Nancy Q. Liu, Siyoung Lee, Paul Bajaj, Kanagasabai Vadivel, Hans I‐Chen Harn, Thomas P. Lozito, , Denis A. Evseenko

This study identifies a gp130 signaling module that enhances tissue regeneration and prevents pathological outcomes by modulating cellular stress responses.

bioRxiv · Jan 5, 2022 · PreprintMolecular Biology