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Associate Investigator

Yulin ZHAO
yulin_zhao(atAT)yahoo.com

I completed my Ph.D. in Neuroscience at Marquette University under the mentorship of Dr. Robert Peoples. In 2016, I joined Dr. Paul Slesinger's group at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai for my postdoctoral training. In 2021, I joined Li lab and started my journey on understanding the dynamics of the neuropeptides in the brain by employing genetically-encoded sensors.

Jiesi (Jessie) FENG
jessie.feng0124(atAT)gmail.com

Dr. Jiesi Feng completed her undergraduate studies at China Agricultural University in 2012 and earned her Ph.D. from the Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies at Peking University, under the mentorship of Professor Yulong Li, in 2019. Following her doctoral research, Dr. Feng continued as a postdoctoral researcher in Professor Li's lab and was awarded the "Peking University Boya Postdoctoral Fellowship" and the "Yifu Outstanding Postdoctoral Award". Her research focuses on developing novel optical sensors, particularly fluorescence sensors for real-time detection of neuromodulators.

Post-docs

Rongbo SUN
sunrongbo0711(atAT)126.com

I am from Dalian, Liaoning province. I got Ph.D. degree at Yulong Li 's lab interested in screening potential vesicle-localized neurotransmitter transporters, electron microscopy technology and multiple cell labeling method. I got bachelor degree from Beijing Forestry University. Now I am doing post-doc in Li lab focusing on developing multiple cell labeling tools for complex neuronal study.

Jinxia WAN
jinxiawan(atAT)pku.edu.cn

I Graduated from Northwest A&F University in 2015 and got my Ph.D. degree at Peking University in 2021. Now I am a post-doctor in the School of Life Sciences at PKU. I am interested in the new cutting edges and focus on the development and applications of new genetically encoded neurotransmitter sensors.

Shu XIE
xieshu(atAT)pku.edu.cn

I got my bachelor from Lanzhou University in 2016 and Ph.D. degree from Shanghai Technology University in 2022. I am going to work on characterizations and applications of GRAB sensors in Li Lab.

Huan WANG
orientalsoph(atAT)gmail.com

Armed with a bachelor's degree from Peking University's School of Life Sciences (2012-2016), I embarked on my doctoral journey under the mentorship of Yulong Li, delving into the realm of sensor development (2016-2022). Now, as a postdoctoral researcher, I've pivoted to exploring the multifaceted applications of peptide sensors, aiming to unravel the intricate language of neurochemical communication that orchestrates the symphony of brain cell interactions.

Peilin YANG
yangpeilin(atAT)pku.edu.cn

I got my bachelor degree from Hunan Normal University in 2015. After getting Ph.D. degree at Peking University in 2021, I worked in a biotech focusing on therapeutics of cancer, affiliated with Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals. Greatly impressed by the marvelous work of neuroscience research toolkits developed by Li lab, I joined Li lab in 2023. I am interested in how to apply these tools into biological research.

Xuelin LI
sunshineyulinlin(atAT)gmail.com

Got her B.S. degree from Sichuan University and her Ph.D. degree from Peking university. Both life and life sciences are interesting. Especially the neuroscience in our lab. Happy life and happy work!

Xinyu JIANG
jiangxy916935704(atAT)163.com

I graduated with a Bachelor's degree from Southeast University in 2018 and completed my Ph.D. in Neuroscience at Southeast University under the mentorship of Prof. PAN Yu-feng in 2024. I have now joined Li Lab for postdoctoral training with an interest in the peptidergic modulation in Drosophila olfactory learning and memory.

Xinyi Jing
jingxinyi16(atAT)163.com

I am from Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province. I got my Ph.D. at Hebei Medical University in 2025. Now I joined Li lab and focus on unraveling the dynamics of the neuropeptides in the brain by employing fluorescence sensors under physiological and pathological conditions. Very glad to join this family and hopping to learn from others.

Ruyi CAI
ruyi_cai(atAT)pku.edu.cn

I received my Bachelor's degree from Shaanxi Normal University in 2019 and obtained my Ph.D. in Physiology at Peking University under the mentorship of Professor Yulong Li. My research focuses on developing novel sensors to study endocannabinoid (eCB) dynamics, particularly for distinguishing between the two major eCB molecules, AEA and 2-AG.

Yu ZHENG
yu_zheng(atAT)pku.edu.cn

Graduated from Huazhong University of Science and Technology. Got Ph.D. degree at Peking University in 2025.

Graduate Students

Yipan WANG (2019 SLS)
yipan.wang(atAT)hotmail.com

I graduated from the Department of Life Sciences of Shandong University, currently a 2019 doctoral student at Yulong Li Laboratory. My current direction of interest is Drosophila Olfactory Learning.

Lei WANG (2020 PTN)
lei.wang(atAT)stu.pku.edu.cn

I am currently a graduate student of PTN program. With a strong passion in neuroscience, I hope I could expand my knowledge and explore secrets of the brain here at Li Lab.

Shengwei FU (2020 CLS)
shengwei(atAT)stu.pku.edu.cn

I graduated from University of Science and Technology of China and became a graduate student of the CLS program at Peking University in 2020. Now I am working on the development of novel genetically encoded GPCR-based sensors.

Yuqi YAN (2020 CLS)
yyqlucky(atAT)stu.pku.edu.cn

Graduated from Shandong University. I am a graduate student of 2020 CLS program at Peking University and love the atmosphere in Li lab. Now I am working on development and application of genetically encoded fluorescent sensors.

Bohan LI (2021 CLS)
bohan_li(atAT)pku.edu.cn

Graduated from School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University. Focusing on development and application of cutting-edge molecular tools for understanding purinergic transmission.

Yuqing YANG (2021 SLS)
yang_yuqing(atAT)stu.pku.edu.cn

I received my bachelor's degree from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 2021. Now, I work on development of red fluorescent sensors, NMR-based sensors and fluorescent lifetime-based sensors for neurotransmitter detection.

Yiwen CUI (2021 PTN)
yiwencui(atAT)stu.pku.edu.cn

I got my Bachelor degree from Nankai University, Poling Class in 2021. I am currently a graduate student from 2021 PTN program at Peking University, fascinated by neuroscience. I am very glad to join Li Lab. Hoping to learn from others and making progress.

Lan GENG (2022 4+4)
lan_geng(atAT)pku.edu.cn

Graduated from Yuan Pei College, Peking University in July, 2022. Very glad to be a member of Li Lab and learn from people here.

Zhenghua WANG (2022 CLS)
wzhenghua(atAT)pku.edu.cn

Graduated from School of Life Sciences, Peking University in July, 2022. Enjoying working with so many interesting people in Li Lab, and hoping to learn more from others.

Yueqi YANG (2022 CLS)
yueqiyang(atAT)pku.edu.cn

Graduated from Yuanpei College, Peking University in July, 2022.

Weijian TEO (2022 SLS)
2201110601(atAT)stu.pku.edu.cn

I'm Teo Wei Jian from Malaysia. I graduated from Peking University with a degree in life sciences, and I'm now a graduate student in Li Yulong's lab. I enjoy playing badminton, cooking, and reading in my free time. I am intensely interested in life sciences and hope to make further progress through my studies and research in the lab.

Yiling WU (2023 SLS)
2301110565(atAT)stu.pku.edu.cn

Graduated from ShanghaiTech University with a bachelor of engineering in 2023. Focusing on applying GRAB sensors to non-human primates, in order to unravel the intricacies of working memory and sleep-wake cycles.

Jianbo ZHAO (2023 PTN)
zhaojb23(atAT)mails.tsinghua.edu.cn

I graduated from Northwest A&F University and became a graduate student of 2023 PTN program. My focus is on creating new tools that would be beneficial for both neuroimmunology and industry.

Xiaoxuan HUANG (2024 SLS)
xiaoxuanhuang(atAT)stu.pku.edu.cn

Graduated from School of Life Sciences, Yunnan University. I'm now focusing on development and application of GRAB sensors.

Ziyuan LIU (2025 SLS)
aegonl(atAT)163.com

I come from Hebei Province and graduated with a five-year preclinical medicine major from Southern Medical University. I am currently a PhD candidate in the School of Life Sciences, Peking University, class of 2025. I am very interested in neuroscience and hope to quickly improve myself in Dr. Li's laboratory.

Jiayue HU (2025 SLS)
19179456238(atAT)163.com

I graduated from Huazhong University of Science and Technology with a bachelor's degree and am currently a graduate student in School of Life Sciences. I am honored to join Li Lab, where I work on the development of fluorescence lifetime-based sensors.

Undergraduates

Tianyu CHEN (2022 PKU)
Cty(atAT)stu.pku.edu.cn

Undergraduate student in School of Life Sciences, Peking University. I am very honored to join Li Lab, and hope to learn more through my work in the laboratory so that I can keep growing.

Yiheng HE (2022 PKU)
2200017728(atAT)stu.pku.edu.cn

Undergraduate student in YuanPei College, Peking University. Honored to be a member of Li Lab and hoping to improve myself.

Changhao HUANG (2022 PKU)
skyhch(atAT)stu.pku.edu.cn

Undergraduate student from Nanning, Guangxi. I am very honored to join Li Lab and hoping to grow here. Recently working on the deorphanization of some GPCRs.

Jinghan ZHANG (2023 PKU)
zhang_jinghan(atAT)stu.pku.edu.cn

I am an undergraduate student from the School of Life Sciences. I am delighted to join Li Lab and look forward to continuously learning and improving myself.

Ruiyang WANG (2023 PKU)
ryk010(atAT)stu.pku.edu.cn

I'm an undergraduate student from the School of Life sciences, Peking University. It's a great privilege for me to do my undergraduate research in Li Lab. I'm eager to learn from everybody here, expand my frontiers and gain a deeper insight into biology.

Junjie GUAN (2023 PKU)
junjie_guan(atAT)stu.pku.edu.cn

Undergraduate student from Shi Jia Zhuang, HEIBEI. Receiving scientific training in Lilab is a dear privilege and I'm sincerely looking forward to improving myself and having a great time here.

Yating PENG (2023 PKU)
2300013257(atAT)stu.pku.edu.cn

I'm Yating Peng, an undergraduate from Hunan Province. It's my pleasure to be a member of Li Lab. Nowadays I'm working on the development of lifetime-based red sensors for dopamine and acetylcholine. I'll keep learning here!

Kexin LI (2022 NKU)
2212802(atAT)mail.nankai.edu.cn

I am Li Kexin from the Bo Ling Program in Biology at Nankai University, and my hometown is Xishuangbanna, Yunnan. I am truly honored to join Professor Li Yulong's laboratory for my undergraduate thesis project. I am currently developing novel chemigenetic neurotransmitter sensors. I look forward to learning from all the lab members and becoming a better scientist in the near future.

Ruishi LIN (2024 BJFU)
linruishi(atAT)bjfu.edu.cn

I'm an undergraduate student from the School of Biological Sciences and Technology at Beijing Forestry University. It's a great honor to join Li Lab. I look forward to learning from everyone and I am excited to gain invaluable research experience here.

Yuntao ZHANG (2024 PKU)
zhang.yuntao36486(atAT)stu.pku.edu.cn

I am Yuntao ZHANG, an undergraduate student from the School of Life sciences, Peking University. I come from Jiangsu Province. It is a great honor for me to conduct scientific research practice at Li Lab. I hope to learn a lot from seniors, improve my own capabilities, and broaden my horizons.

Ziming ZHAO (2022 ZJU)
zmzhao@zju.edu.cn

My name is Zhao Ziming from Qiushi Science Class, Chu Kochen Honors College of Zhejiang University. I'm originally from Wenzhou, Zhejiang. It's a pleasure to join the Li Lab, and I look forward to gaining valuable experience in the coming time.

Yixuan ZHONG (2023 CAU)
zyx20050215(atAT)126.com

I am an undergraduate student from China Agricultural University. It is a great honor to join the Li Lab for scientific research training, and I hope to learn from everyone and continue to grow.

Rotation Students

Yining HU (2025 CLS)
2501111596(atAT)stu.pku.edu.cn

I graduated from Xiamen University, and I am delighted to have the opportunity to join Li Lab for my rotation.

Zixuan ZHANG (2025 CLS)
2501111684(atAT)stu.pku.edu.cn

I graduated with a Bachelor's degree from the College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering at Peking University in 2025. My hometown is Zhengzhou, Henan Province.

Research Assistants

Di WANG
wangdifg(atAT)126.com

I come from shangqiu, the northern city of Henan. I mainly engaged in electron microscopy experiments in Li Lab. I love the atmosphere here, and hope I can learn more knowledge in the lab.

Guochuan LI
Ligcsdzz(atAT)163.com

My name is Li Guochuan, I come from Shandong Province. I graduated from Northwest A&F University. I hope to explore the mystery of brain in Li Lab.

Yali SHI

I come from Shandong Province and graduated from China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences. I'm very glad to join Li Lab and hope to learn from everyone and keep improving in my work.

Staff

Yueying ZENG
zengyy(at)pku.edu.cn

Lab manager.

Jinxu WANG
wjx110124(atAT)163.com

Visiting scholar in Li lab now. I got my bachelor degree from Lanzhou University and Master degree from Huazhong University of Science and Technology. Now I am a Ph.D. student of Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University. I am honored to have the opportunity to study in Li Lab and going to explore the mystery of general anesthesia by employing GRAB sensors.

Yi SUN
sunyi(atAT)ccmu.edu.cn

Visiting scholar in Li lab now. I'm an anesthetist at Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University. I completed my M.D. in Anesthesiology from Capital Medical University. I am honored to join Li Lab and hoping to explore the neuromechanisms underlying anesthesia.

Collaboration Fellow

Alumni

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