I’m currently an Assistant Professor in the Nuclear Dynamics and Cancer Program at Fox Chase Cancer Center, where I lead a research group studying how RNA regulation shapes stem cell fate and contributes to leukemia. My journey in science began in Beijing, where I earned my medical degree at Peking University. I then pursued a Ph.D. in Metabolic Biology at UC Berkeley, where I became fascinated by how molecular pathways control aging and stem cell function.
After graduate school, I moved to New York for postdoctoral training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. During this time, I developed a deep interest in RNA biology—specifically how m⁶A RNA modifications and nuclear speckle proteins regulate immune responses and hematopoiesis. This led me to launch my independent lab in 2025 with support from NIH and the American Society of Hematology.
The path to academia isn’t always linear, and it comes with challenges—from imposter syndrome to balancing family life with scientific demands. But it’s also deeply rewarding. What drives me is the ability to ask fundamental questions, mentor future scientists, and build a community around ideas that matter. I’m excited to share what I’ve learned and to hear about your journeys as well.