Steven J. Bark

This study shows human placental trophoblasts support long-term Treponema pallidum replication and identifies host pathways involved in congenital syphilis.

This study identifies IFRD1 as a ribosome-salvaging factor that stabilizes non-translating 80S ribosomes during ER stress, preventing degradation and cell death.

The paper identifies STK38 as a YAP1 kinase that regulates paligenosis by autophagy-dependent degradation, enabling differentiated cells to act as progenitors during tissue regeneration.

This study introduces a scalable organoid model of urothelial aging to investigate metabolic changes and test interventions for age-related bladder dysfunction.

This study identifies IFRD1 as a key regulator of ER stress and urothelial homeostasis in mice, showing its role in maintaining bladder function and preventing cell shedding.