Her laboratory’s basic research is focused on the study of stem cells in wound and cardiac repair and regeneration. Dr. Young has an active collaboration with stem cell and cardiovascular scientists at Vanderbilt to perform clinical cell therapy trials using bone marrow stem cells. In addition, she is also actively engaged in clinical and translational research in Transfusion Medicine. Her recent projects and publications include studies on transfusion safety, massive transfusion protocols, and loxocelism.