The 3rd International Conference on Polyphosphate Biology was held from May 20–23, 2025, on the beautiful campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Graduate students from the Jia Lab were honored for their contributions.
Zhiyun (Wendy) Yang was selected by the program committee to deliver an oral presentation. Her talk, titled “Polyphosphate as a Novel Regulator of Super-Enhancer Complexes: Disruption of Phase Separation and Gene Expression,” highlighted cutting-edge findings on the regulatory role of polyphosphate in gene control mechanisms.
Isabella Martins and Ethan Belrose received one of only two Best Poster Awards, as voted by all conference participants. Their poster, “Lysine Polyphosphate Modification Regulates Enzymatic and Signaling Functions in Eukaryotic and Bacterial Systems,” showcased their work on this emerging post-translational modification and its broad biological implications.
Congratulations to all for showcasing research excellence on the international stage!