The Shin Lab at OSU
Peripheral mechanisms of sensory-neuron injury, inflammation, and resilience in skin
Linking basic discovery to clinical practice
Welcome to the Shin lab, a passionate group of people studying peripheral mechanisms of sensory-neuron injury, inflammation, and resilience in skin
Our lab started in September 2023 in the Department of Neurology and Comprehensive Cancer Center at The Ohio State University.
Using a multi-modal approach, we study peripheral mechanisms of pain and sensory dysfunction, with a focus on conditions that arise as side effects of cancer treatment. In collaboration with teams across campus and around the world, we align our laboratory studies with clinical questions to better understand and ultimately improve care for patients affected by devastating sensory and painful conditions.
We currently focus on understanding the intercellular mechanisms involving sensory neurons, the innate immune system, and skin-resident cells that underlie chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). We are also developing transdisciplinary approaches to understand CIPN pathology in patients by integrating preclinical models, human biospecimens, clinical outcomes, and quantitative tissue analysis.
Through our research, our long-term goal is to characterize peripheral neuroimmune mechanisms that can inform precision medicine-based care for painful sensory disorders. We also aim to prepare the next generation of scientists to navigate and succeed in the rapidly changing world of science.
Featured News
Shin Lab’s logo was designed to reflect our focus in skin-neuron-immune interactions in peripheral neuropathy.
Surith Krishna successfully defended his thesis in April 2026.
The Shin Lab and Quantitative Imaging Group hosted colleagues from King Faisal University and share our translational research linking basic discovery, imaging, and clinical practice.
Work with us to link ideas and advance the field
We collaborate with teams across campus and around the world to better understand the complex causes of painful neuropathies and sensory dysfunction. We welcome conversations with scientists, clinicians, trainees, and collaborators who are interested in exchanging ideas and building innovative approaches to advance neuropathy research.
We are currently recruiting postdoctoral fellows and graduate students who are excited to work at the intersection of neuroscience, immunology, skin biology, cancer survivorship, and translational research.