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Xin Li is an Associate Professor in the Neuroscience Program at Illinois University. His research focuses on understanding neural development, particularly the regulation of gene expression in neural progenitors. His lab investigates how these progenitors are temporally patterned to generate neural diversity—a fundamental question in developmental neurobiology. Using Drosophila as a model organism, Li’s team employs various genomic and genetic techniques to explore the expression patterns of transcription factors required for the sequential generation of distinct neural types. The research aims to elucidate the molecular mechanisms that underpin the complexity of adult neural structures and the intricate temporal patterning of neural progenitors. Notably, he has identified a significant set of transcription factors that are expressed in a defined sequence during the development of the Drosophila medulla, an area involved in color processing. These discoveries shed light on the mechanisms driving neurogenesis and the generation of neural diversity.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Urbana, IL
Researches neural development and gene regulation in neural progenitors.
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