Future Research Interests

Cancer
Understanding how genetic and transcriptional changes drive disease progression and affect treatment outcomes.
Biology
Studying the key regulator mechanisms and tumorigenesis mechanisms behind disruptions in genome.
Computation
Expoloring implications of advanced bioinformatics approaches, such as single-cell, spatial transcriptomics and AI.

Research Overview

During my PhD, I focused on tumor diagnosis and treatment based on splicing dysregulation. My research addresses two key questions:

(1) How can we reliably identify splicing events linked to cancer progression?

(2) How can we utilize splicing dysfunction to enhance diagnostic and treatment strategies?

Through multi-omics analysis and experimental validation, I aim to translate basic research findings into clinical applications.

Research Overview

Lead Projects

PitNETs Subtyping

PitNETs Subtyping

PitNETs are among the most common intracranial tumors, consisting of various hormone-secreting cells with complex subtypes and clinical manifestations. Existing classifications can differentiate the three major lineages of pituitary tumors but often fail to capture their heterogeneity. This study explores alternative splicing features for precise diagnostic classification.

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PAML Resistance

PAML Resistance

Pediatric AML is a highly aggressive malignancy, with around 30% of patients experiencing chemoresistance or relapses, often due to unknown mechanisms. While about 30% of adult AML patients have splicing factor (SF) mutations linked to splicing dysregulation, such mutations are rare in pediatric AML, leaving the role of splicing function unclear.

ASCancer Atlas

ASCancer Atlas

Systematic identification of alternative splicing events largely relies on computational methods, making it challenging to filter out true key abnormal splicing events with oncogenic potential from the vast number of computationally predicted events.

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Collaborative Projects

The role of micronuclei in splicing dysregulation and cancer progression

Our study shows that the loss of splicing regulatory factors in micronuclei causes widespread splicing dysregulation and inactivation of key tumor suppressor genes.

2024-2025
Co-First author, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

A new RNA regulatory mechanism involving RBMX and YTHDC1 interaction in AML Progression

RBMX regulates YTHDC1 condensate properties, influencing transcription dynamics and promoting leukemia progression.

2022-2024
Co-First author, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Master Regulator analysis of Alternative Splicing (MRAS)

A computational method that identifies key splicing regulators influencing splicing networks and cellular processes.

2022-2024
Co-First author