Congratulations to Yumei, Peter, and Lynette! A group of new and senior doctoral students forms a fun bunch!

This year is especially special!!! Go Columbia!

Mechanobiology in Medicine, the Open Access journal co-founded by Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Elsevier Elsevier , has been officially indexed by the PubMed Central! Mechanobiology in Medicine (MBM) aspires to become one of the most prominent publishing venue in

🎓 Speech for Chinese Graduates & Families – Columbia Class of 2025 Dear parents, families, and members of the Columbia Class of 2025—good evening. Every year, this is the happiest week on campus. I love seeing the joy on the faces of our graduates, and the deep pride shining in

From River Xiang to Harvard, from Columbia to Today: Reflections at a Critical Moment Nearly 40 years ago, I came from China to the U.S. with $50 in my pocket. I was fortunate to pursue graduate studies through the Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology program — one of the

Summer is here. Columbia Bone Bioengineering Lab graduate students and summer students kick off the summer. It takes a while to re-build the lab after stepping down as the Department Chair. Look forward to solving Wolff’s Law and find new cure for Osteoarthritis 💪💪

Back in action! After a productive stay-battical this semester, I’m now back full-time in the office Columbia BME Columbia Bone Bioengineering Lab. Already thinking ahead to plan a more intentional sabbatical next spring—but for now, excited to re-engage fully with research, mentoring, and lab life.

My two sons really love Lele, but seeing her lounging in the sun every day, rolling on the grass, striking cute poses in her pink harness, eating well and sleeping even better—they’re starting to get a little jealous 😄. Lele: This is my ideal summer life—warm sun, gentle

Finding a slow water leak in an old building is never easy. The Bone Bioengineering Lab is located on the 3rd floor of Engineering Terrace at Columbia University — ironically, one level below campus ground level. For years, we’ve seen slow leaks from the ceiling, and recently

Lulu is working today youtu.be/iv21dMPECC0?si… via YouTube

ASBMR 2025 Program Committee is excited to welcome you to Seattle, Sept 5–8 Cutting-edge sessions: repair, rejuvenation, bone–tumor, cross-tissue interactions & more featuring experts & top abstracts Don’t miss this opportunity to explore latest in musculoskeletal biology

The fabulous ⁦ASBMR⁩ Program Committee met this week to prepare for the annual meeting. Many thanks for the hours of work & fun conversations. ⁦⁦X. Edward Guo 郭向东⁩ ⁦Anjali Kusumbe⁩ ⁦⁦Lilian Plotkin Lab @ IUSM⁩ ⁦Stains_Lab⁩ MariaZanchetta EmmaDuncan, Michelle & Erin

One and a half productive days with the ASBMR #ProgramCommittee, and the #ASBMR2025 meeting program is complete! Exciting sessions ahead, highlighting cutting-edge research in bone 🔬🖥️. It’s been a rewarding year working alongside Anjali Kusumbe and Maria Belen Zanchetta, under

Breakfast, Goodbyes, and Becoming Great by Choice The Bone Bioengineering Lab hosted a warm breakfast gathering to send off our AAASE high school student interns. Scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, fresh fruit, bagels, and laughter filled the room—what a great way to close this

Summer vibes!

My wife Carol and I attended the AAASE Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) High School Summer Camp, hosted a leadership roundtable, and met 50 outstanding students and their parents. Everyone listened carefully and actively communicated in the lecture hall, and had a great time with awards, group photos,

NJCACC Spotlight Interview with Prof. X. Edward Guo youtu.be/7iZ75whJMPU?si… via YouTube

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Morning light streams through the airport's floor-to-ceiling windows, silver wings await the call of the heavens. Departing from New York, I journey to Chicago for a day, a conversation of the soul, a reflection on the future. The clouds soar, my heart feels light. I hope to pick

Last week: It's been a while since I've tasted pufferfish, and this time, it was just as delicious. From sashimi to hot pot, the whole table was meticulously prepared, with layers of flavor. It's said that most pufferfish these days are farmed, and their toxicity is