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

B.S.: UC Berkeley

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Hi! I'm Melissa, and I love that science is an endless exploration. When I’m not in the lab, I’m out exploring the city one snack at a time.

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Email: melissa_sui@brown.edu

B.S.: Brown University

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I am driven by an enthusiasm for unraveling the complexity of biological systems, and I am applying this enthusiasm towards the study of mRNA localization in highly polarized cells. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, rock climbing, and ultimate frisbee.

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Email: nicholas_albaum@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: yumai_lu@brown.edu

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

I am fascinated by using computers to investigate biological processes. Outside of research, I like to skate, ski, and trek!  

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Email: zhao_yan@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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