Postdoctoral Fellow

I am a developmental and stem cell biologist with background in epithelial regeneration, cell plasticity, and organoid technologies. I earned my Ph.D. in 2023 from Yonsei University, College of Dentistry (Seoul, South Korea), where I investigated the regenerative mechanisms of the mouse circumvallate papilla following severe injury. 

Postdoctoral Fellow

I am Dr. Julià Agramunt, a bioengineer with a PhD from Imperial College London (2022), where I investigated the role of hair follicles in tactile sensation. Funded by Procter & Gamble’s prestigious £97,000 (≈892,400 CNY) iCASE award, my work challenged  established  neuroscience  paradigms  and  was published  in Science Advances (2023). This research gained widespread recognition, including a feature in The New York Times under the headline, “Tingly All Over: A Hairy Truth About Your Sense of Touch.”My  academic  journey began  with  a  BSc  in  Experimental  Psychology  from  the University of Barcelona (2016), followed by an MSc in Molecular Neuroscience from the University of Bristol (2017). During my MSc, I investigated the pharmacodynamics of  a  novel drug  targeting   NMDA  receptors,  with   implications  for   memory   and depression treatment. This work explored the drug’s ***-like effects and its potential as a therapeutic agent for mood disorders.In  2024,  I co-invented two European patents focused on dermatology  and pharmacology. I led all data generation in the lab and contributed to the intellectual property  development,  resulting in the discovery of two previously unknown compounds with significant potential for  treating hair loss and skin pigmentation disorders.Beyond research,  I  have  mentored  numerous  MSc students and taught two PhD students, both of whom have continued my PhD work within my research group at Imperial College London.Throughout my career, I have been recognised for my contributions to science and leadership.  I received the Best Talk Award at the 2019 European  Neuroscience Conference and a £2,000 (≈18,400 CNY) grant from the European Hair Research Society (2018) for developing innovative volumetric immunostaining techniques for skin research. Additionally, I was awarded €4,800 (≈36,480 CNY) by the University of Barcelona (2014) for investigating numerical cognition.Beyond research, I served as the PhD Representative at Imperial College London, where I represented all PhD students from my department, promoting collaboration and improving academic support systems. Finally, in 2022, I was selected as one of 27 participants from a pool of 1,000 applicants for the prestigious PhD R&D Procter & Gamble seminar in Germany.

Associate Researcher

Yingxi received her Ph.D. degree in Medical Genetics from Xiang-Ya School of Medicine, Central South University, China. She concentrated on human genetic disease diagnosis and research during her Ph.D. training, in conjunction with many years of experience in clinical diagnosis with a focus on diseases involving multiple organ systems. She has confirmed or corrected the clinical diagnosis of patients with Marfan syndrome and its related disorders and investigated the linkage of the causative genes and the pathologic mechanism.Then she joined Weill Cornell Medicine, Cornell University in New York City as a postdoc and started her research on cardiovascular development and regeneration. Her study focused on dissecting the mechanisms of epicardium-guided heart regeneration. In 2022, she was awarded the Lisa and Sanford B. Ehrenkranz Young Scientist in the recognition of her work on cardiac regeneration.Yingxi currently is an Associate Researcher in the Rinkevich lab and responsible for conducting projects that focus primarily on cellular and molecular mechanisms of organ/tissue development and regeneration, which has high translation potential to help with human disease.

Postdoctoral Fellow

My research project mainly investigate dynamics of the extracellular matrix (ECM) during embryonic development, by using in vivo fluorescence labeling, in vitro culture, and genetic approaches to explore their effects on organ development.

visiting scholar

As a dedicated plastic surgery resident trained at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, I possess comprehensive clinical experience across nine surgical subspecialties, including intensive training in plastic reconstructive procedures. My passion for fundamental medical sciences is demonstrated through prolific research output: several SCI publications exploring molecular mechanisms in oncology and wound healing, alongside two nationally funded innovation projects on nasopharyngeal carcinoma metastasis. I maintain particular interest in biological processes governing tissue regeneration. I aim to bridge surgical innovation with translational biology to advance reconstructive therapies.

Postdoctoral Researcher

I studied at the University of East Anglia, England, where I completed my BSc in Biomedicine (2016) and Ph.D. in Biomolecular Sciences (2021) under the mentorship of Dr Mark Williams. For my Ph.D., I investigated the mechanism and significance of intracellular calcium signals in colonic epithelial cells. During this period, I utilized epi-fluorescent and confocal laser scanning microscopy, real-time live imaging using calcium-sensitive fluorescent dyes, and HILIC-MS/MS. After that, I worked in Hong Kong as a postdoctoral fellow at the Centre of Oncology and Immunology under the mentorship of Professor Tracy McGaha, wherein I utilized flow cytometry and cell culture to investigate the involvement of macrophages within the tumor microenvironment in cholangiocarcinoma. Currently, I am a postdoctoral researcher at CIMR, Beijing, under the mentorship of Professor Yuval Rinkevich.

Associate Researcher

Bioinformatics. Long-term focus on multi-omics data analysis, including single-cell RNA sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, RNA sequencing, whole-genome sequencing, and whole-genome methylation sequencing. Dedicated to using multi-omics data to understand complex biological processes and important clinical issues, including various diseases and cancers.

Postdoctoral Fellow

I am Zuobao Lin, originally from Xinyang City, Henan Province, China. My passion for biology began in high school and led me to pursue a Ph.D. in stem cell and developmental biology through a joint program between Westlake University and Fudan University, which I completed in June 2025.My research focuses on stem cells in tissue homeostasis and regeneration. During my doctoral studies, I used in vivo lineage tracing to dissect the hierarchical organization of mammary stem cells. I discovered that bipotent and unipotent mammary stem cells coexist and cooperatively maintain long-term tissue homeostasis—resolving a longstanding debate about epithelial lineage potential in postnatal mammary development.I am now eager to extend my research to skin wound healing, with a particular interest in how fascia fibroblasts orchestrate regeneration and tissue repair. I aim to uncover the cellular and molecular mechanisms by which these cells drive scar formation, extracellular matrix remodeling, and regenerative outcomes.My expertise lies in genetic lineage tracing, organoid culture, and the molecular regulation of tissue development, homeostasis, and repair.

Lab Manager

Establishing stem cell differentiation protocols, particularly towards keratinocytes for skin regeneration; facilitating the differentiation and maturation of pluripotent stem cell-derived cells by the sophisticated design of novel chemical and mechanical properties of 2D/2.5D/3D materials; Exploring the natural/synthetic extracellular matrix molecule-cell interactions using atomic force microscopy (AFM)-based single-cell force spectroscopy (SCFS); measuring the strength of cell-matrix interactions at single-molecule levels; studying the role of cell-matrix interactions during tissue development and maintenance.

Postdoctoral Fellow

I am a biologist with a background in animal sciences (B.Sc.Agr.), marine biology (M.Sc.), and evolutionary biology (Ph.D.). For over a decade, my research has focused on the colonial invertebrate Botryllus schlosseri, a powerful model organism for investigating fundamental processes, including aging, regeneration, rejuvenation, stem cell biology, immunology, and chimerism.My work has contributed insights across several levels of biology. I identified and characterized the “Orshina Rhythm,” a recurring pattern of aging and rejuvenation tied to reproduction and fission events in Botryllus. I demonstrated that the stress protein mortalin orchestrates cyclic aging and regeneration at the module level, regulating growth and colonial development through the blastogenic cycle. I also co-authored a book chapter presenting the life history, biology, and anatomy of Botryllus, in which it is discussed as an emerging model organism with significant potential for both basic biology and regenerative medicine.In addition, I investigate aging theories in practice, focusing on the role of cellular waste as a contributor to aging, particularly lipofuscin, which is studied as a marker and potential trigger of module senescence. I am currently characterizing gene expression programs that govern cycles of aging, rejuvenation, and regeneration, and I also explore ecological and evolutionary strategies such as chimerism, which enhance resilience under stress.By integrating long-term organismal tracking with molecular, cellular, and histological approaches, I aim to uncover unifying principles of aging and regeneration, and to translate these discoveries into insights relevant for medical regeneration.

Postdoctoral researcher

I am a pathophysiologist focusing on regenerative medicine, stem cell therapy, and new methods for liver fibrosis treatment. I received my PhD in 2025 from the Department of Pathological Physiology at Ural State Medical University (Yekaterinburg, Russia), where I successfully developed a novel non-surgical approach to treating liver fibrosis in mice using a combination of placenta-derived mesenchymal stromal cells and fucoxanthin. I also have research experience with enteric viruses.

Postdoctoral Fellow

I am currently a bioinformatics postdoctoral fellow in the Yuval Rinkevich Lab at the Chinese Institutes for Medical Research (CIMR), Beijing. My research focuses on computational biology, bioinformatics, developmental biology, vascular biology and regenerative medicine. I received my Ph.D. degree in Genome Science and Bioinformatics from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where I utilized next-generation sequencing and PacBio long-read technologies for high-quality genome assembly. I then completed a one-year postdoctoral fellowship in biomedical informatics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, developing computational framework to detect mitochondrial variations from single-cell RNA sequencing data. At Stanford University, my research centered on leveraging advanced sequencing technologies—including scRNA-seq, DNA-seq, and spatial genomics—to uncover the genetic mechanisms underlying cardiovascular development and disease. I have authored more than 20 research articles published in high-impact peer-reviewed journals such as Nature, Cell Stem Cell, Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Genes, Vascular Health and Risk Management, and Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology, as well as in IEEE conferences and book chapters. I have also served as a guest editor for several respected journals, including Frontiers in Bioinformatics, Bioengineered, and the Journal of Visualized Experiments.

Postdoctoral Fellow

My research in the lab focuses on understanding the mechanisms underlying pulmonary fibrosis and is dedicated to identifying novel therapeutic strategies. Pulmonary fibrosis is a progressive and often fatal disease marked by irreversible scarring of lung tissue. While current treatments, such as pirfenidone and nintedanib, can slow disease progression, they neither reverse the fibrosis nor provide a cure. Advancing our understanding of this condition is essential for developing more effective therapies, improving patient outcomes, and alleviating the growing healthcare burden associated with chronic lung diseases.

Postdoctoral Fellow

Dr. Libao Xie earned his Ph.D. in Preventive Veterinary Medicine from the Harbin Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. His research interests include viral vector development, and gene therapy.He has extensive experience in molecular biology, virology, and genetic modification techniques, including viral construct design, CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing, and in vivo disease model development. Dr. Xie led a funded project on AAV-mediated gene therapy in humanized mouse models and has participated in multiple national and institutional research initiatives related to virus tropism. His work has resulted in several peer-reviewed publications and multiple patent applications.

Visiting Postdoctoral Fellow

I hold a B.S. and M.S. from Nankai University, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Medicine from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Tongji Medical College. Currently, I am a postdoctoral researcher dedicated to advancing regenerative therapies for soft tissue and bone disorders. My work has led to multiple first/co-first author publications in some journals, including Advanced Functional Materials, ACS Nano, Advanced Science, Bioactive Materials, and npj Regenerative Medicine, with one cover paper and an H-index of 21. Additionally, I have contributed to the development of two clinical guidelines published in the Chinese Journal of Trauma and secured two national patents for innovative biomedical technologies.Combining interdisciplinary expertise in tissue engineering, biomaterials and clinical translation, my research aims to address unmet clinical needs in musculoskeletal and soft tissue repair. I am committed to fostering collaborations to accelerate the transition of lab discoveries into patient-oriented solutions.

Lab Technician

Back to the BUA, I investigated the mRNA expression level of progesterone receptor in EECs before and after co-culture with embryos. Determined PR as a potential biomarker for pregnancy of bovine. I At Tufts University, I studied the mechanisms of heterogeneity of the responses to Mek inhibitors in GBM stem cell lines with Dr. Brent Cochren, and successfully established a model system to look at the RIPK1 interactions and mapped domains involved in the target binding in necroptosis with Dr. Alexei Degterev. 

PhD Candidate

Zitong CHEN is a PhD Candidate at Capital Medical University, specializing in regenerative biology. Her research interests include skin fascia, with a focus on finding the mechanism of wound healing. She have published in STTT, and have received scholarships and some national awards. Zitong is also very active in participating in sports and volunteer activities, striving for balanced development in all aspects and contributing to scientific research

vet / Technician

Long-term engaged in the experimental animal breeding / embryo operation and research on animal models of human diseases.

PhD Student

Graduated from Huazhong Agricultural University and Shanghai Normal University. The area of CART and IPSC are studied and researched. NOW, I have passion on regenerative medicine.

PhD Candidate

I am an undergraduate student from Jieping Class of Capital Medical University, 2024, majoring in Clinical Medicine. My research interest lies in understanding the mechanisms of liver fibrosis and discovering paths to its reversal. I am fascinated by the cellular and molecular events that underpin this process and am committed to contributing to this field.I have a strong sense of curiosity, patience and perseverance. I genuinely enjoy the process of immersive exploration and am eager to delve into complex scientific questions. I hope to combine my clinical knowledge with rigorous scientific research, making a meaningful contribution to medical science and bringing new hope to patients in the future.

PhD student

I am a dermatologist specializing in keloids—a disorder I confront not only as a scientist but also as a patient. Living with keloids has exposed me to their paradoxical essence: they enlarge inexorably, provoke refractory pain and pruritus, and recur despite every standard intervention, yet I once witnessed one of my own lesions vanish spontaneously while others persisted. This enigma convinced me that keloids conceal latent biological switches—elusive molecular targets that, once deciphered, may unlock the possibility of non-invasive and curative therapies. My aspiration is to transcend the current therapeutic impasse, to delineate these molecular levers, and ultimately to redefine keloid treatment—from transient palliation to genuine scar-free regeneration.

PhD Candidate

From 2020 to 2023, I completed a Master’s degree in Cardiovascular Medicine at Soochow University and subsequently began my doctoral studies at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany. Since March 2025, I have also been serving as a research consultant in the Yuval Rinkevich Lab at the Chinese Institutes for Medical Research (CIMR). My current work integrates resources from TUM University Hospital and CIMR to investigate the molecular mechanisms of abnormal skin wound healing leading to hypertrophic scars and keloids, with the aim of developing potential therapeutic strategies.

PhD student

Education:Bachelor’s in Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University.Master’s in Oncology, Shandong Second Medical University.Work Experience:Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oct 2017 - Aug 2020.Radiation Oncology Teacher, Aug 2023 - Jul 2024.Current Focus: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Researching molecular mechanisms and pathways of pulmonary fibrosis and surgical adhesions to identify new treatment targets.

PhD student

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 Lab Technician

Liaoning University: Master Degree, Micrology (2015/09-2018/07);Zhengzhou University: Technication(2018/07-2019/11);Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: Technication(2021/07-2024/05).

Administrative assistant, Personal assistant

Suki Sun holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience from King’s College London, where she developed expertise in fundamental neuroscience concepts and laboratory techniques. During her undergraduate studies, she contributed to multidisciplinary research investigating the role of microglia in neuroinflammation and schizophrenia, successfully characterizing iPSC-derived microglia. Following her undergraduate studies, Suki shifted her academic focus to Clinical Psychiatry and earned a Master’s degree from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience at King’s College London. She gained valuable clinical experience through placements in the Clinical Liaison Department at St. Thomas Hospital, London, and worked alongside neurology practitioners at Maudsley Hospital, London.With a strong foundation in both laboratory and clinical settings, as well as proficiency in English communication, Suki joined the Rinkevich Lab after a year of experience at the Department of Lab and Asset Management. Her role centers on bridging communication and collaboration between the lab, CIMR’s administrative divisions, and clinical collaborators.

PhD Candidate

I am currently a student in the 2023 Clinical Medicine Class at Capital Medical University, with a focus on regenerative medicine. My research interests are centered on exploring bioelectrical changes and cell communication during wound healing. Although still early in my academic career, I have developed a strong foundation in experimental design and cell culture. I am committed to advancing the field of regenerative medicine by uncovering the underlying mechanisms that drive tissue repair processes.

PHD Candidate

Liling is a dedicated undergraduate student from the Jieping class, pursuing a major in clinical science. Her passion lies in understanding the complexities of lung fibrosis, and she is deeply committed to finding potential solutions to help cure and reverse this challenging condition. Liling’s hard work has been recognized through a scholarship, and she actively engages in volunteering, offering her support in hospitals and providing medical assistance at marathons. With a genuine desire to delve deeper into the world of science, she aspires to make meaningful contributions to the medical field, driven by her compassion for those affected by health issues.

PhD Candidate

I am currently an undergraduate student majoring in Clinical Medicine, with a strong academic background in biological sciences and bioinformatics. My current research interests focus on tissue regeneration, wound healing, and fascia atlas establishment. with particular expertise in single-cell RNA sequencing analysis, single-cell ATAC sequencing analysis, and pseudotime trajectory analysis. Skilled in SPSS, R, and data-driven research, I combine computational analysis with experimental insight to approach complex biological questions.Known for a strong sense of responsibility, meticulous attention to detail, and an eagerness to learn, I thrives in collaborative and high-pressure environments. I possesses excellent communication skills, scientific curiosity, and resilience—traits that support both research and clinical work. Beyond academics, I maintains a vibrant life as an athlete and lead guitarist, reflecting adaptability, creativity, and perseverance.

Lab Technician

I hold a Master’s degree in Environmental Health with a focus on toxicology from Johns Hopkins University. During my studies, I developed a strong passion for understanding how environmental exposures impact human health, with particular interest in respiratory diseases. At school, I conducted research in a laboratory specializing in lung epithelial responses to both non-infectious particles, such as cigarette smoke and particulate matter, and infectious agents like viruses and bacteria. My work explored the interactions between epithelial cells and the extracellular matrix/fibroblasts, using advanced culture models to simulate the lung microenvironment. This research provided valuable insights into the mechanisms of lung injury and repair, contributing to the development of strategies aimed at promoting lung health and reversing epithelial damage.