Education
PhD of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Science
ULB Center for Diabetes Research, UniversitΓ© Libre de Bruxelles, 2025
Master of Clinical Medicine: Internal Medicine
National Key Lab of Diabetes Immunology & The 2nd Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 2020
Bachelor of Clinical Medicine
Research & Clinical Experience
π Visiting Researcher π§π»ββοΈ
School of Biosciences, University of Surrey
November 2025 - Invalid Date
- Curated analysis-ready cancer genomics datasets (Whole Genome Sequencing, Copy Number Variations).
- Benchmarked cancer phylogeny tools to inform method selection across datasets.
- Built reproducible command-line workflows for data processing and evaluation.
- Delivered concise analytical summaries and visual outputs for interpretation and comparison.
π FRIA (Fund For Research Training in Industry AND Agriculture) Doctoral Fellow π§π»βπ¬
Center for Diabetes Research, ULB | F.R.S.-FNRS
October 2020 - September 2025
- Leveraged 10+ clinical and omics resources in defining disease-driven genetic variants and cellular states.
- Coordinated the development and validation of 8 stem-cell and organoid disease models, integrating clinical data, cellular functional assays, and transcriptomics into reusable translational platforms.
- Spearheaded investigations on how defective insulin biosynthesis, ER-Golgi stress, and gluco-lipotoxicity contribute to diabetes.
- Assembled and coordinated multiple collaborative teams across laboratories and institutions, aligning data sharing, standardized protocols, and joint reporting into shared project deliverables.
- Delivered multiple completed research projects with defined timelines and documented outputs.
- Achieved 7 manuscripts elucidating physiological organ development and disease mechanisms in diabetes.
π Graduate Research Fellow π§π»ββοΈ
National Key Lab of Diabetes Immunology, CSU
September 2017 - June 2020
- Delivered a curated longitudinal dataset from a 1,000-participant diabetes cohort for downstream analysis.
- Produced biomarker-based disease stratification results through integrated statistical analyses.
- Implemented standardized clinical and data-collection protocols to ensure data consistency and reliability.
- Achieved 3 publication highlighting the potential of biomarkers to improve disease classification and prediction.
π Junior Clinical Fellow π§π»ββοΈ
September 2017 - June 2020
- Supported >300 patients annually through personalized treatment plans integrating lifestyle interventions and pharmacological management.
- Partnered with multidisciplinary teams to optimize diabetes care pathways, reducing follow-up delays and improving clinical record systems.
- Certified with Physician Credentials and Medical Licensure in P. R. China, qualifying for national medical practice.
π Junior Clinical Fellow π§π»ββοΈ
Xiangya Hospital, CSU | The 1st Hospital of Changsha
September 2015 - June 2017
- Completed training in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, etc., as part of a rigorous medical curriculum.
- Developed a solid foundation in diagnostics, patient care, and multidisciplinary teamwork, while addressing diverse clinical challenges.
Awards
The Palaeontological Association Student Travel Grant
The Palaeontological Association, Dec. 2024
ISPAD Standard Travel Grant
International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD), Oct. 2023
SFD Travel Grants for Research Meetings in Diabetes
French-Speaking Diabetes Society (SFD), Oct. 2023
FRIA Doctoral Fellowship
F.R.S.-FNRS, Oct. 2021
First-prize Academic Scholarship
Central South University, Sep. 2017
Skills
Here is a *mostly* honest overview of my skills.
Selected Courses
EASD Robert Turner Clinical Research Course
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Genome Editing and Beta-cell Differentiation Course
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CS50
Introduction to Computer Science
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Deep-time paleogeography in R
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Basic Chemistry
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Cell Biology
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Molecular Biology
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Biochemistry
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Parasitology
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Microbiology
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Immunology
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Human Anatomy
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Physiology
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Pathophysiology
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Pathology
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Histoembryology
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Pharmacology
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Internal Medicine
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Surgery
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Pediatrics
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Neurology
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Medical Psychology
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Psychiatry
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Clinical Epidemiology
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Clinical Genetics
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Medical Statistics
