Education
PhD of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Science
ULB Center for Diabetes Research, UniversitΓ© Libre de Bruxelles, 2020 - present
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 FRIA Doctoral Fellow π§π»βπ¬
Center for Diabetes Research, ULB | F.R.S.-FNRS
October 2020 - PRESENT
- Leveraged 10+ clinical and omics resources in defining disease-driven genetic variants and cellular states.
- Developed and coordinated 6 disease-specific models using iPSC-derived islets.
- Spearheaded investigations on how ER-Golgi stress, autoimmunity, and gluco-lipotoxicity contribute to diabetes.
- Achieved 4 manuscript in preparation elucidating physiological organ development and disease mechanisms.
π Graduate Research Fellow π§π»ββοΈ
National Key Lab of Diabetes Immunology, CSU
September 2017 - June 2020
- Conceptualized studies in biomarker-based disease classification through clinical observations and literature review.
- Oversaw the recruitment and followup of 1000+ participants in 3 clinical trials ensuring standardization of protocols.
- Processed comprehensive clinical and laboratory datasets to identify biomarker patterns and validate clinical relevance.
- 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
- Delivered comprehensive diabetes management with a focus on treatment planning, early diagnosis, and lifestyle counseling.
- Demonstrated expertise in laboratory methods and diagnostic techniques, ensuring high standards in clinical practice.
- 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
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
