Shanru Li

This study identifies a multipotent secretory cell population in mouse distal airways that contributes to both airway and alveolar regeneration after injury.

This study shows that alveolar epithelial type I cells propagate mechanical signals that affect lung homeostasis and disease states through intercellular communication.

This study maps the temporal sequence of mouse lung regeneration after viral injury, identifying persistent injury-associated cell states and their role in alveolar niche repair.

The paper identifies an injury-induced tissue niche (iTCH) in the lung that coordinates regenerative and disease responses through mesenchymal plasticity and signaling pathways.