Weihan Li
Assistant Professor ｜ CV​​
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​
Sen Yang
Postdoctoral researcher
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
Yijie Liu
Research Assistant
M.S.: 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
Yumai Lu
Research Assistant​
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
Oliver Zhang
Undergraduate Student,
Brown University
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
Dubuke Ma
Undergraduate Student,
University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
​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
Stella Zhu
Undergraduate Student,
Tufts University
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
Amber
Lab Mascot,
ASPCA
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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