Weihan Li Lab
Brown University

Ph.D.: University of California, San Francisco

B.S.: Hong Kong Baptist University

 

​I support each lab member with their projects and career development. The most rewarding part is witnessing their success and growth.​ Outside the lab, I enjoy soccer, good food and exploring nature.

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Email: weihan_li@brown.edu​

Faculty Profile

Ph.D.: Indiana University, Bloomington

B.S.: Southern University of Science and Technology

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I am passionate about RNA localization and local translation underlying neurodevelopment, synaptic plasticity, learning, and memory. Outside the lab, I enjoy watching psychological thriller movies and playing board games with friends. ​​

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Email: sen_yang@brown.edu

B.A.: Brown University

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I'm passionate about translational science, developing technologies that enable other labs to push boundaries of discovery, and I aspire to lead multidisciplinary R&D teams solving complex research challenges. Outside the lab, I enjoy Brazilian jiu-jitsu, cooking, and exploring new places.

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Email: michael_medeiros@brown.edu

M.M.: Chinese Academy of Sciences

B.S.: Nankai University

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I enjoy tackling scientific problems because it feels like solving a puzzle—rearranging scattered pieces to bring order to them.

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Email: yijie_liu@brown.edu

B.S.: Denison University

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I am interested in the intersection of basic science and translational medicine and enjoy learning new experimental techniques to answer unsolved biological problems. My ultimate goal is to establish my own academic research lab. Outside of the lab I enjoy reading, cooking, and watching Formula 1 racing.​​

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Email: john_pulford@brown.edu

M.S.: Imperial College London

B.S.: University College London

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I am excited about using novel bioengineering tools to uncover the molecular basis of human diseases. Outside the lab, I enjoy hands-on activities like baking and crafting.

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Email: Mariahlym20@outlook.com

I love research because this is where I see the intersection of math and science playing a role in constructing the world we now know. Beyond research, I like to experiment with new cuisines and have my friends taste them! 

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Email: zihe_zhang@brown.edu

​I enjoy using quantitative methods to address biological challenges, and I hope to apply technology in healthcare to enhance diagnostics and treatments. In my free time, I stay active by running and playing soccer.

 

Email: mdbke@umich.edu

I’m passionate about using quantitative approaches to study how mutations affect gene regulation. Beyond the lab, I love baking and singing to relax and recharge.

 

Email: Zhouyuan.Zhu@tufts.edu

I love developing software and applying machine learning techniques to hard biology problems. Outside of the lab, I create films, do video editing, and play the ukulele! ​

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Email: andrew_kim3@brown.edu

I am excited to bring machine learning approaches into biology to make research more efficient, and I am broadly curious about how machine learning can tackle challenges across different area. Outside the lab, I enjoy traveling, adventure, and exploring cultures. 

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Email: sc22yz3@leeds.ac.uk

I am interested in the applications of computational and quantitative methods to biological problems. In my free time I like to play piano, work out, and read.  

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Email: shivshankar_prasad@brown.edu

Rescued by the ASPCA from a hoarding situation, I joined the Li family to explore the beauty of life. I enjoy napping in the sun, playing with toys and indulging in delicious food.

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