About me

I am a PhD graduate in synthetic biology at Duke University. My academic and professional interests are designing and predicting biological systems with computation. Beyond the realm of research, I am actively involved in biotech investment, applying my expertise to advance life science innovations. Additionally, I am dedicated to mentoring up-and-coming scientists and contributing to the scientific community, with a firm commitment to nurturing an environment rich in knowledge and ripe for discovery.

2013 - 2017 B.Sc in Biology and Mathematics, McGill University, Canada

• Dean’s multidisciplinary undergraduate research list
• Leonard Katz science undergraduate research award and 2 research fellowships

2018 - 2024 Ph.D in Biomedical Engineering, Duke University, USA

• College teaching certificate
• Preparing future engineering faculty certificate
• Duke scholar in molecular medicine (infectious disease track)

I am an associate at Duke Capital Partners focusing on life science ventures. Prior to DCP, I interned at Sinovation ventures (创新工场) working on venture creation and investment, I was also fellow at multiple other VCs. 

I have mentored 11+ students from undergraduate to PhDs through different projects. 

I was also an associate editor at Journal of Emerging Investigators -- a high school student research journal for 2 years, and oversaw the peer review and editing processes. 

Besides, I served as president of Duke Chinese Students and Scholars Association for 2000+ Chinese students, and served on multiple university committees.

I enjoy boxing and cooking. I am also a professional yangqin (扬琴) player in Chinese music. 

Before starting PhD, I spent half a year working towards a certificate of Proficiency in French language and culture from McGill, and passed Diplôme d’études en langue française (DELF), Niveau B2.