Fu-Tong Liu, MD PhD, is a dermatologist/immunologist currently serving as Professor and Chair of the Department of Dermatology in the School of Medicine at UC Davis. His primary research interests encompass molecular and cellular mechanisms of allergic disorders and this includes the studies of IgE, IgE receptors, and mast cells. Current projects in his lab related to this area include the studies of mouse models of atopic dermatitis and the mechanism of anti-IgE therapy for allergy. In addition, his group is heavily involved in the investigation of expression, structure and function of a family of animal lectins, galectins. The research is focused on the roles of galectin-3, -7, and -12 in inflammation, infection, skin diseases, and cancer. Current projects include the role of galectin-3 and -12 in the innate and adaptive immune response, atopic dermatitis, and skin wound repair. Please contact Dr. Liu at: fliu@ucdavis.edu.