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Jin Billy Li is a Professor in the Department of Genetics at Stanford University, where he is also a Faculty Fellow and Director of Graduate Studies for the Genetics PhD Program. His research primarily focuses on RNA editing mediated by ADAR enzymes, exploring the mechanisms by which these enzymes help endogenous double-stranded RNAs evade detection by host innate immune systems. His lab aims to develop innovative technologies for site-specific transcriptome engineering by harnessing the capabilities of ADAR enzymes. Additionally, he has held various prestigious honors, including the Chen Award for Excellence from the Human Genome Organisation and the New Scholar Award from the Ellison Medical Foundation. He earned his Ph.D. in Genetics and Computational Biology from Washington University in St. Louis, following a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School in Genomics Technology. With a background in Molecular Biology and Biology from Tsinghua University, his educational journey reflects a strong foundation in the life sciences.
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