Ke Cheng, Ph.D.

Alan L. Kaganov Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University. Stem cells, biomaterials, and exosomes for regeneration. Views are mine.

[Ke Cheng, Ph.D. @KeChengLab]

Congratulations to Kaiyue Zhang on the publication @ScienceMagazine. In the paper, we built an “RNA factory” on muscle for heart repair. https://t.co/DRDhOLKbLl

[American Association of Extracellular Vesicles @AAEV_org]

We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. David Lyden (Weill Cornell Medicine) will deliver the Opening Plenary Lecture at the AAEV 2026 Annual Meeting!

A pioneer of the pre-metastatic niche concept, Dr. Lyden’s groundbreaking work revealed how tumor-derived extracellular vesicles orchestrate systemic metastasis and organ-specific spread—reshaping our understanding of cancer biology.

Join us to hear insights from a global leader whose discoveries span EV biology, metastasis, and translational biomarkers.

#AAEV2026 #ExtracellularVesicles #CancerResearch #Metastasis

[Ke Cheng, Ph.D. @KeChengLab]

I am deeply grateful to all my mentees and mentors for the @aimbe professional impact award for mentoring. This mentoring award is because of you and for you.

[Ke Cheng, Ph.D. @KeChengLab]

Look forward to AAEV2026 in the neighborhood!

[American Association of Extracellular Vesicles @AAEV_org]

Save the Date: AAEV Annual Meeting | Nov 12–15, 2026 | NYC Metropolitan Area
We are pleased to announce that the American Association of Extracellular Vesicles (AAEV) Annual Meeting will take place November 12–15, 2026 in The Westin Jersey City Newport in the New York City Metropolitan Area.
Find more information: https://t.co/vzGvIvQxy9

[Ke Cheng, Ph.D. @KeChengLab]

Congratulations to Shuo Liu on the publication in @NatureBiotech. An elegant and impactful study showcasing the power of engineered exosomes to overcome immunotherapy resistance.
https://t.co/Ns3ApXUfab

[Ke Cheng, Ph.D. @KeChengLab]

Huge congratulations to the Capricor team. Proud to have been part of the 1st academic IND in the early days, leading a young team out of a modest tissue-culture room. 16 years: from the first IND to this Phase 3 success - remarkable.

[Capricor Therapeutics @Capricor]

Breaking: Capricor is extremely pleased to announce positive topline results from our pivotal Phase 3 HOPE-3 clinical study evaluating Deramiocel in Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
HOPE-3 met its primary endpoint and key cardiac secondary endpoint, with all Type 1 error–controlled secondary endpoints also achieving statistical significance. Deramiocel maintained a favorable safety and tolerability profile consistent with prior studies.
We are grateful to the patients, families, investigators and partners who made this milestone possible.
Read the full announcement: https://t.co/i0fi5S6Nxn
Join our conference call and webcast today at 8:00 a.m. ET. https://t.co/JcVqV7Ubld
$CAPR #Duchenne #DMD #Deramiocel #HOPE3 #CellTherapy #RareDiseaseAdvocate

[Ke Cheng, Ph.D. @KeChengLab]

Honored to receive the AAEV Founder’s Award and to be inducted into the inaugural class of Fellow of AAEV at the 2025 @AAEV_org Annual Conference in Salt Lake City. Grateful to my team, collaborators, and the EV community for their support and commitment to advancing EV research.

[Ke Cheng, Ph.D. @KeChengLab]

AAEV 2025 kicks off in just 2 hours ！🎇🎇we look forward to seeing you at the U Utah Alumni House Salt Lake City 🏔️🏔️🏔️

[Ke Cheng, Ph.D. @KeChengLab]

A truly inspiring visit to the @VU_EVresearch annual retreat. Many thanks to Alissa Weaver co-chair of the 2024 @AAEV_org for the invitation. Enjoyed the panel with @hailingj1 and Brain Eliceiri.

[Ke Cheng, Ph.D. @KeChengLab]

@JHElisseeff We are so thrilled to have you Jennifer!

[American Association of Extracellular Vesicles @AAEV_org]

🚨 LAST DAY to Submit Your Abstract! 🚨

Don’t miss your chance to present at #AAEV2025 in Salt Lake City, Nov 20–23!
Outstanding abstracts will be considered for oral presentations and poster awards.
📅 Deadline: TODAY (Aug 15)
📍 Submit now: https://t.co/HlSWn0Zl18

#ExtracellularVesicles #CallForAbstract
#AAEV #Exosome

[Ke Cheng, Ph.D. @KeChengLab]

Abstract is due tomorrow !

[American Association of Extracellular Vesicles @AAEV_org]

⏳ Final Reminder!
The AAEV2025 abstract submission deadline is TOMORROW (Aug 15)!
Outstanding abstracts will be considered for oral presentations and poster awards.
Submit now: https://t.co/0AqcLcrLOL
#AAEV2025 #ExtracellularVesicles #CallForAbstract #ISEV #Exosome

[Ke Cheng, Ph.D. @KeChengLab]

See you in Salt Lake City !

[American Association of Extracellular Vesicles @AAEV_org]

⏳ Final Reminder!
The AAEV2025 abstract submission deadline is TOMORROW (Aug 15)!
Don’t miss your chance to present your work in Salt Lake City this November.
Outstanding abstracts will be considered for oral presentations and poster awards.
Submit now: https://t.co/a7eB8pBLwx

[American Association of Extracellular Vesicles @AAEV_org]

⏳ Final Reminder!
The AAEV2025 abstract submission deadline is TOMORROW (Aug 15)!
Don’t miss your chance to present your work in Salt Lake City this November.
Outstanding abstracts will be considered for oral presentations and poster awards.
Submit now: https://t.co/a7eB8pBLwx

[Ke Cheng, Ph.D. @KeChengLab]

Great talk by Eduardo on the discovery arch from cell therapies to RNA drugs for heart repair in the CVBE-CNIC meeting @MarbanLab “mining RNAs from cells”

[Ke Cheng, Ph.D. @KeChengLab]

Excited to share our @NatureMaterials News & Views: @zhang_weih3053 from @KeChengLab highlights an inhalable nanoplatform that targets inflamed lung tissue, self-assembles into catalytic fibrils, reduces ROS, and alleviates viral pneumonia symptoms.

[Ke Cheng, Ph.D. @KeChengLab]

@yizhoudonglab @IcahnMountSinai @IcahnInstitute @SinaiImmunol @TischCancer Congratulations Yizhou!!!

[Ke Cheng, Ph.D. @KeChengLab]

Visiting Cedars-Sinai Smidt Heart Institute brings back such beautiful memories. It was wonderful to reconnect with mentor, colleagues, and trainees. Many thanks to Eduardo for hosting me while his own house was in danger with the wildfire. Hoping all my friends in LA stay safe!

[Ke Cheng, Ph.D. @KeChengLab]

Let’s call it a semester! The final presentations from my 85 students went really well and I learned a lot from them. Class Tradition: selfie with my big face 😄

[Ke Cheng, Ph.D. @KeChengLab]

It’s a true honor to meet the donor of my professorship during this season of gratitude. My heartfelt thanks to Carol and the late Alan, whose vision, generosity, and legacy made this possible. I am deeply honored to carry Alan’s name and continue the work he so deeply valued.