I emigrated to New York City on a full scholarship to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology/Chemistry at St. Francis College, after which I joined the Goldberg Lab.

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After a few years, I left the Goldberg Lab to pursue a Master’s Degree in Criminalistics at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NY. After, John Jay College, I rejoined the Goldberg Lab where my role is as Lab Manager/Clinical Research Coordinator. I eventually found my niche in Clinical Research as it plays to my innate skills, and I also find the work deeply rewarding.

Ni-Huiping Son, MD, PhD, is a research associate and member of Dr. Goldberg’s lab who studies development of genetically altered mouse models to assess lipid metabolism.

The long-term focus of my scientific career has been the study of lipid metabolism in the context of disease, including cancer and cardiovascular disorders. Before joining Dr. Goldberg's lab, I completed my PhD at the Institute of Neurosciences (Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain) where I investigated the role of stress-triggered lipid droplets in brain cancer cell survival and resistance to treatment. During my postdoctoral training at the Institute of Genetics and Molecular Biology (University of Edinburgh, UK) I studied the interplay between autophagy and phospholipid membrane dynamics in the context of glioblastoma multiforme. 

Since joining the lab, my research has focused on understanding why apolipoprotein B-containing lipoproteins are atherogenic.

I enjoy too many things to list, here are some in no particular order: books, my bike, art shows, live music, trees, cinema, rock climbing, baking. I am almost always knitting something

My research interests are atherosclerosis, hypertension and vascular dysfunction in cardio-metabolic disorders. Before joining Goldberg lab in August 2023, I was working with Prof. Annie Beuve at Rutgers-New Jersey medical school to explore the potential vascular protective effects of transnitrosation activity in oxidative stress.

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In Goldberg lab, I aim to investigate how uptake of circulating triglycerides in endothelial cells affects vascular function.

Cecilia Ono is the division administrator and administrator of Dr. Goldberg’s lab.

I was a Family Physician in Mexico City before accidentally finding my way into biomedical research. I went on to obtain a Master’s degree in Medical Sciences, studying the relationship between visceral fat and plasma lipids in postmenopausal women. I have now joined Dr. Ira Goldberg’s lab to participate in the study of the role of endothelial cells in the heart’s uptake of lipids.

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When not in the lab, I enjoy using Linux, exploring astronomy, and studying foreign languages. I am finally learning Japanese.

In the lab, I am responsible for the maintenance and care of our mouse colonies, which includes genotyping, weaning, and making new breeding cages to ensure the continuity of all mouse lines. In addition to mouse work, I also assist with experiments around the lab, including histology, lipid and protein assays, western blots, cryosectioning, RNA isolation, and ultracentrifugation. In addition, I also process endothelial cells for the CHORD1 clinical study.​ Currently, I have my own project investigating direct secretion of LDL from the liver in mouse models with LDLr deficiency.

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When I am not in lab I enjoy skiing, puzzles, trying different foods, and playing with my dog!

I am an undergraduate student at NYU, majoring in Nutrition and Food Studies with a concentration in Nutrition and Dietetics. In the lab, I mainly work with mice—DNA digestion, genotyping, and maintaining mouse colonies—to create new crosses and maintain the lines. One of my most recent projects was creating the lab website.

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When I'm not in lab, I work at the World Trade Center Environmental Health Center, making nutrition education pamphlets for common conditions treated at the WTC EHC. I also work at the NYU University Learning Center as a Learning Assistant, tutoring students in various pre-health courses.