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Zechuan Lin received his PhD from Peking University, one of China's highest ranked educational institutions, under the guidance of Professor Xing Wang Deng, a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. His research specializes in uncovering causal relationships between genome variants, epigenetic marks, and gene expression as they relate to quantitative traits. Throughout his academic career, he has focused on complex quantitative trait genetics, contributing high-profile publications including articles in PNAS and Nature Genetics. His work employs analytical methods to understand the causal inference of quantitative trait loci, particularly applying these insights to studies in Parkinson's disease through the Parkinson Cell Atlas and the 5D project. In addition to his research endeavors, Lin serves at the Adams Center for Parkinson's Disease Research, working at the intersection of statistical genetics, functional genomics, and computational biology to translate complex human brain-cell spatial gene activity into actionable therapeutic strategies for brain diseases.
Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.