Dr. Lingyin Li

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lingyin Li is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at Stanford University. Her research focuses on chemical biology and the biochemical mechanisms underlying innate immunity. By examining the pathways that defend against pathogens, Li and her lab explore exciting opportunities for therapeutic development. They investigate diverse molecular patterns of pathogens and less-explored messengers to create drugs with well-understood mechanisms. The lab's work also includes investigating the activation of innate immunity as a therapeutic strategy for vaccination, viral infection, and cancer, while addressing how modulation could treat autoimmune diseases and sterile inflammation. Currently, the lab aims to improve understanding of these pathways to develop precise drugs for specific diseases.

Research Interests

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.