Huabo Su
Professor
Huabo Su
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Vascular Biology Center
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
- HSU@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-9152
- (706) 721-9799
- CB 3704
- Personal Website
Education
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Ph.D., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Fudan University, 2004
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MD, Molecular Biology Guangxi University, 2001
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BS, Bio, General Guangxi Normal University, 1997
Awards & Honors
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Distinguished Faculty Award of Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University Augusta University, 2025
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Distinguished Research Award of the Graduate School, Augusta University Augusta University, 2025
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APS-CV section fellow American Physiology Society Cardiovascular Section, 2022
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RO1, NHLB1, PI, 2019-2024 2019
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AHA CDA (to Z.J.), Sponsor, 2019-2022 2019
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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VBIO 9210
Investigation of a Prob
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VBIO 8020
New Frontiers in Vasc Bio
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VBIO 9300
Research in Vascular Bio
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VBIO 9010
Seminar in Vascular Bio
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BIOM 8021
Biochem & Gene Regulation
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BIOM 8120
Cardiovas Physio & Pharma
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BIOM 8130
Scientific Grant Writing
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- A PRKN-independent mechanism regulating cardiac mitochondrial quality control, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Neddylation drives myofibrillogenesis in the developing heart, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Inhibition of cardiomyocyte neddylation impairs embryonic cardiac morphogenesis, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Neddylation and Its Target Cullin 3 Are Essential for Adipocyte Differentiation, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Abstract Or109: Regulation of UFM1 modification from ER dynamics to cardiac homeostasis, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
My research focuses on understanding the biological function of ubiquitin-like protein modifiers including NEDD8 and Ufm1 in cardiomyocytes, with an ultimate goal to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of heart failure and to search for novel therapeutic measures. We are particularly interested in addressing three major questions: are neddylation and ufmylation essential for cardiac function under physiological and pathological conditions? How does each modification control different cellular processes in cardiomyocyte? What proteins are targeted by NEDD8 or Ufm1 in cardiomyocytes, and how does such modification regulate the molecular function of the target? We employ in vitro molecular and cellular biology approaches, proteomics approach and the state-of-the-art in vivo mouse physiology analyses to address these questions.
Department Service
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2018 VBC Faculty Search Committee 2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Research Integrity Committee 2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Vascular Biology Center Journal Club 2015 - Present
Role: Other
College Service
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Animal Resarch Advisory Committee 2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Judge of Graduate Research Day 2013 - Present
Professional Service
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2025 Cardiovascular Science in Session 2025 - Present
Role: Program Organizer
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Sessions Digital Poster 26 titled “From Chromatin to Cytokines: Mechanistic Insights into Heart Failure”, Scientific Session 2025 2025 - Present
Role: Session Chair
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the 7th Asian Cardiovascular Symposium @BCVS, Baltimore, MD, July 22, 2025 2025 - Present
Role: Program Organizer
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Outstanding Early Career Investigator Award Committee, AHA BCVS 2025 2025 - Present
Role: Session Chair
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AHA, Co-Chair of Cardiology 1 Fellowship Committee 2025 - Present
Role: Committee Chair