Dr. Longhui Zeng

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Longhui Zeng is an Associate Research Scientist in Cell Biology at Yale School of Medicine. His long-term research interests involve elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying infectious diseases and immune responses. He earned his PhD in Biology from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 2018. During his doctoral studies, he gained expertise in protein chemistry and structural biology, focusing on how Salmonella infects host cells and forms biofilms. He completed his postdoctoral training in Xiaolei Su’s lab starting September 1, 2018, where he received new conceptual and technical training in phase separation, T cell activation, and the biochemical reconstitution of CAR T cell therapy design. This training enables him to dissect immune cell signaling mechanisms further and manipulate T cell signaling to enhance T cell immunotherapy. He has published extensively, with frequent collaborations in various research publications, and is actively involved in academic achievements and community engagement.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Research Scientist

2018-09-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT, USA

Engaged in research focusing on the molecular mechanisms of immunology and infectious diseases, with a specific interest in immune cell signaling and T cell immunotherapy.

Awards

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CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship

2021-01-01

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.