Mar, 2026
The lab was awarded a seed grant from Stanford University Sarafan ChEM-H to study the molecular organization of synapses using proteomics. Hooray!
Mar, 2026
Li’s paper, “Modulating alternative splicing of MECP2 is a potential therapeutic strategy for Rett syndrome,” has been published in Science Translational Medicine. In this study, we leveraged MECP2 alternative splicing to enhance its function as a potential therapeutic strategy for Rett syndrome. Check it out at the link below!
Feb, 2026
Ed passed his qualifying exam. Way to go, Ed!
Jan, 2026
Chester Yu from the Biology Program joined the lab as a rotation student. Welcome!
Nov, 2025
Celebrating the start of the Human Brain Development Lab with our first team photo.
Nov, 2025
Ian Jones and Rongxin Zhang joined the lab as postdoctoral scholars. Ed Gelernt joined the lab as a PhD student. Welcome!
Oct, 2025
Chujing Zhang joined the lab as a Basic Life Research Scientist. Welcome!
Oct, 2025
Ed Gelernt from the Genetics and Genomics Program joined the lab as a rotation student. Welcome!
Oct, 2025
Li joined the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute and Bio-X at Stanford University, which fosters interdisciplinary collaboration.
Sep, 2025
Li joined the Ludwig Center at Stanford University to investigate cancer and its treatment from the perspective of stem-cell biology and medicine.
May, 2025
Li accepted an offer from the Department of Biology and the Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine to launch the Human Brain Development Lab at Stanford University in October 2025.