Yin Yu（于寅）, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Dr. Yu is an Associate Professor of Institute of Synthetic Biology in Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT), Chinese Academy of Sciences. He is the director of Tissue and Organ Engineering Laboratory.
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Postdoctoral Fellows
Research Assistants
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Yixuan Luo（罗怡萱），M.S.
Research Assistant
M.S. Shenzhen University
B.S. Shenzhen University
Yixuan is working on controlling the differentiation of bone marrow stem cells into chondrocytes through synthetic genetic circuits. The project aims to developing engineered cells which can respond to inflammatory environment and secrete anti-inflammatory biological drugs to facilitate the regeneration of cartilage and bone.
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Shiqi Hu(胡诗琪)，M.S.
Research Assistant
M.S. Guangzhou Medical UniversityB.S. Guangdong Pharmaceutical UniversityShiqi is working on using reprogramming factors to target fibroblasts. The aim of the project is to develop an anti-aging strategy that allows skin to rejuvenate .
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Di Zhang(张迪)，M.S.
Research Assistant
M.S. Jilin Agricultural UniversityB.S. Jilin Agricultural University
Di is focused on utilizing engineered bacterial to modulating macrophage polarization, with the aim of developing promising therapies for osteoarthritis treatment.
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Xiang Wang (王象)， MRes.
Research Assistant
MRes. University College LondonB.S. University of BirminghamB.S. Huazhong Agricultural University
Xiang is interested in the application of synthetic biology methods in regenerative medicine, especially intrigued by engineered living/hybrid materials for tissue repair. She's a foodie but a terrible cook.
