We are an interdisciplinary lab that develops new analytical tools to interrogate biological processes at molecular levels. To do so, we take a multidimensional approach that integrates organic chemistry, cell biology, biochemistry, spectroscopy, and advanced microscopy.
March 2026
Congratulations to Dr. Jinghua Han, beautiful work on chromatin-associated RNAs!
Jan 2026
Congratulations to Dr. Xueqing Kong, excellent job on bringing IEDDA to proximity labeling, a versatile tool for the community!
April 2025
Congratulations to Jie's thesis defence, he pulled it off and opened a new research direction in the lab on biofilm! We hope to elucidate more on RNA localization in this new territory.
Jan 2025
Congratulations to Han's successful thesis defence, he will be missed by our group! The legacy of Selenium-containing Nile Blue will be long lasting in the group.
Jan. 2024
Congratulations to Dr. Jiying Liang and Dr. Lan Li, the two pioneer PhDs from our group! Missing the old days setting up the lab from scratch with these young ladies.
June 2023
Congratulations to Xueqing, won RNA SOCIETY Poster Presentation Prize at RNA 2023!
Oct. 2022
Congratulations to Yuen Ting, won the best poster in Summer Research Fellowship/Chemistry.