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Dr. Lei (Stanley) Qi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at Stanford University and an Investigator at the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub. With a foundational education in physics and mathematics from Tsinghua University followed by bioengineering studies at UC Berkeley, Qi has focused on advancing genome engineering technologies, particularly CRISPR. His lab pioneered the development of nuclease-deactivated Cas9 for targeted gene regulation, contributing significantly to CRISPR interference and CRISPR activation methodologies. The lab's research focuses on closed-loop biology, integrating high-content measurements to deduce and refine control mechanisms iteratively. Their work spans multiplexed transcriptional control, spatial genome organization, and the dynamics of chromatin transcription in living cells. Current projects include the development of an advanced CRISPR epigenetic editor aimed at clinical applications for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, emphasizing the translation of control principles into therapeutic strategies. Qi also investigates synthetic cell-cell communication, particularly between immune cells and neurons, aiming to uncover fundamental control principles governing living systems.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA, USA
Dr. Qi teaches and conducts research in the Department of Bioengineering.
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