Biography

Kelly Tseng is a biologist whose research explores regeneration, and why some organisms are capable of reconstructing lost organs. Her lab is currently focused on cracking the code on ocular regeneration in African clawed frogs (Xenopus laevis).

Tseng has expertise in regenerative and developmental biology, and is frequently working toward a better understanding of the mechanisms that allow animals to physiologically sense a need to regrow organs. The goal is to create a blueprint for organ regeneration and connect it with human therapeutics, allowing us to repair our own injuries and body structures. 

She’s a recipient of the 2023 Rosalind Franklin Society Award in Science for outstanding research, and has been published in sources such as The Journal of Genetics and Development, and the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.