Principal Investigator
Lin Mei
Academic History
B.S. in Clinical Medicine Science, Jiangxi Medical College, China
Ph. D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Arizona, USA
Work Experience
2023-present Distinguished Investigator & Director, Chinese Institutes for Medical Research, Beijing, China
2023-present Chair Professor, Capital Medical University, China
2017-2023 Professor and Chair, Department of Neurosciences, Allen C. Holmes Professor, and Inaugural Director, Cleveland Brain Health Initiative (CBHI), Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, USA
2004-2017 Professor and Georgia Eminent Scholar, Institute of Molecular Medicine and Genetics (as Director, 2009-2014), Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, and Inaugural Chair of Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine (2014-2017), USA
1999-2004 Assistant Professor and Associate professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA
1994-1999 Assistant Professor, University of Virginia, USA
1989-1994 Postdoctoral Fellow, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, USA
Associate Investigators
Qingshi Liu
Graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Northwest A&F University in 2012. Obtained a Ph.D. from the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences/ Wuhan Institute of Virology in 2017. Currently working in the Mei Lab, focusing on interdisciplinary research in virology, immunology, and neurobiology.
liuqingshi(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Lingli He
Dr. He received her bachelor’s degree from China Agricultural University and doctoral degree from University of Chinese Academy of Sciences. She is interested in exploring the assembly mechanism of MuSK signaling complex.
helingli(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Ran Ding
Graduated with my bachelor’s degree from Chengde Medical University and obtained my Ph.D. from Tianjin Medical University. I completed my postdoctoral research at Peking University under the mentorship of Professor Rao Yi. Currently, work at CIMR, focusing on the mechanisms of neuromuscular junction-related diseases.
dingran(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Xue Bai
baixue(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
B.S. in Biology,Northwest Normal University,China, (2011)
Ph.D. in Neuroscience, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, (2018)
Postdoctoral Fellow, CIMR and CPNL, China (2021-2025)
Currently,my research focuses on muscle metabolism in individuals afflicted with pathogenic neuromuscular junction (NMJ) disorder.
Postdocs
Dong Lin
lindong(at)cibr.ac.cn
B.S. in Biological Sciences, Nanchang University, China (2017)
M.S. and Ph. D. in Biological Sciences, Nanchang University, China (2023)
Postdoctoral Fellow,Chinese Institute for Brain Research,China (2023-2025)
Currently, I am dedicated to research related to brain diseases at Mei Lab.
Bin Luo
luobin(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
B.S. in Biological Sciences, Nanchang University, China (2014)
M.S. and Ph. D. in Biological Sciences, Nanchang University, China (2021)
Postdoctoral Fellow,Peking University,China (2021-2023)
I’m interested in the molecular mechanisms of sleep and related diseases.
Xinran Feng
fengxinran(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
B.S. in Biological Sciences, Fudan University, China (2018)
M.S. and Ph. D. in Human Genetics, University of Chicago, USA (2023)
My research focuses on using mouse models to investigate the biological underpinnings of human emotional and mental states, aiming to uncover the genetic and neural mechanisms behind these complex behaviors.
Graduate Students
You Zhou
zhouyou(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
B.S. in Rehabilitation Therapeutics, Wuhan Polytechnic University, China (2016)
M.S. in Neuroscience, Southwest Medical University, China (2020)
I am interested in factors that are crucial for motor neuron survival.
Kaijie Liu
He received his undergraduate degree from Sichuan Agricultural University in 2020 and his master’s degree in biology from Northeast Normal University in 2023. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Neurobiology at Mei lab, and his research focuses on the function of choroid plexus.
liukaijie(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Hongxue Zhao
zhaohongxue(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
B.S. in Preventive Medicine, NCU, China (2020)
M.S. in Basic Medicine, NCU, China (2023)
I am working to explore the potential mechanism of neurological functions and diseases, such as MDD, ASD, and provide a basis for the treatment of neuropsychiatric diseases.
Yanzhao Wei
in Mei Lab.
weiyanzhao(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Shuaiqi Xu
Graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Zhengzhou University in 2020 and a master’s degree from Nanjing University in 2023. Currently working in the Mei Lab, focusing on the functional exploration of neuromuscular junctions.
xushuaiqi(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Zitian Qi
Zitian Qi graduated from Capital Medical University with a master’s degree in Surgery. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Beijing Institute for Brain Research, Capital Medical University.
qizitian(at)cibr.ac.cn
Yanting Li
Yanting Li earned his bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from ShanghaiTech University and is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at Peking University – Chinese Institute for Brain Research. His research focuses on the role of astrocytes in synapse formation, and he has recently developed a keen interest in the biological functions of intrinsically disordered proteins.
liyanting(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
LEO S HU
in Mei Lab.
leohu(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Lingfeng Liu
Liu Lingfeng graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Gannan Normal University in 2021 and obtained a master’s degree from Shanghai University in 2024. Currently conducting PhD research in the Mei Lab, with primary research interests in the molecular mechanisms underlying psychiatric disorders and sleep-wake regulation.
liulingfeng(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Xin Liu
I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from Southern University of Science and Technology in 2021 and obtained a Master’s degree from the same institution in 2024. In December 2024, I newly joined the Mei Lab at CIMR to pursue a Ph.D. degree.
liuxin(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Fuchuan Jia
Jia Fuchuan received his Bachelor’s degree in Basic Medicine from Sichuan University in 2016. He then went on to complete his Master’s degree at Peking Union Medical College in 2024, specializing in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in the Mei Lab, focusing on the mechanisms of neuromuscular junctions and related diseases.
jiafuchuan(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Hengchang Zhang
Zhang Hengchang received his master’s degree from Minzu University of China. During his master’s degree, he was jointly trained at the Academy of Military Medical Sciences. In November 2024, he entered the Mei Lin Laboratory of CIMR to continue his doctoral research work. At present, He is committed to the study of the pathological mechanism of central nervous system diseases.
zhanghengchang(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Tongkai Zhang
Received my Bachelor’s degree from the Southern University of Science and Technology in 2024. Interested in the development and differentiation of synapses. I really enjoy the academic atmosphere in Mei lab, and I’m also honored to be able to join Mei lab. I hope I can further improve myself here.
zhangtongkai(at)cibr.ac.cn
Research Assistants
Linshuai Hao
haolinshuai(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Yiwen Guo
Guo Yiwen, who graduated from Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, joined the laboratory in 2023
guoyiwen(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Huili Zhu
She received her bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Engineering from Taishan Medical University (now Shandong First Medical University) in 2014 and her master’s degree in Pharmacy from Yantai University in 2022. Currently, she is a research assistant at Mei Lab.
zhuhuili(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Chaoguang Yang
He graduated from Zhengzhou University in 2024, obtaining a master’s degree in Biology and Pharmacy.
Visiting Graduate Students
Meiying Zhang
Zhang Meiying graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Jiangxi Medical College in 1999 and obtained her master’s degree from Nanchang University in 2011. She is currently pursuing a doctoral degree and is working at Mei Lab, focusing on research related to neuromuscular junctions.
zhangmeiying(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Jie Chen
Chen jie graduated from Jiangxi Agricultural University with his Bachelor’s degree in 2019. He received his Master’s degree from Nanchang University in 2022 and continued his PhD program at Nanchang University in the same year.He is currently visiting in Mei lab and working on research related to terminal Schwann cells.
chenjie(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Si Luo
Graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Nanchang University in 2017 and obtained a master’s degree from Jilin University in 2020. Currently conducting research on the molecular mechanisms of neuromuscular junctions at Mei Lab.
luosi_ext(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Li Ji
Ji Li graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Capital Medical University in 2024. She is currently conducting research on prolactin receptor function in the Mei Lab.
jili_ext(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Zhouyang Shen
He graduated from Hefei University of Technology with a bachelor’s degree in 2022 and is currently working on the research of social-related neural loops in Mei lab.
shenzhouyang_ext(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Undergraduate Students from JiePing Class
Ling Zhu
Since 2021, I have been studying in the Jieping Program (Clinical Medicine) at Capital Medical University. Currently, I am focusing on research into mental disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder, at Mei Lab.
zhuling(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Zhoutong Ling
I was Admitted to the undergraduate studies, Jie Ping program of Capital Medical University in 2021. Currently studying in the Mei Lab.
lingzhoutong(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Tunan Li
Tunan is currently in the 2022 Jieping Program of Clinical Medicine, a M.D. Ph.D program established by Capital Medical University. Li focuses on the pathogenesis, therapeutic approaches, and prognosis of neurological and psychiatric disorders. Li graduated from the Beijing National Day School (BNDS) in 2022.
litunan_ext(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Zhizeng Song
Zhi-Zeng Song, a student in the 2022 Clinical Medicine Jieping Class at Capital Medical University, currently conducting research on hearing-related neural mechanisms and the intersection of otology and neurobiology at Mei Lab.
songzhizeng_ext(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Aixin Chang
In 2022, I joined the Clinical Medicine (Jieping Program) at Capital Medical University. Currently, I am conducting research in Mei lab, focusing on Myasthenia Gravis and neuromuscular junctions dysfunction.
changaixin_ext(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Yiming Zhou
Yiming Zhou, an undergraduate student in Clinical Medicine, Jieping class of 2022, at Capital Medical University, currently conducting research on the mechanisms related to the onset and progression of epilepsy at Mei Lab.
zhouyiming_ext(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Xiangyan Li
Xiang-yan Li, a student in the 2022 Clinical Medicine Jieping Class at Capital Medical University, currently conducting research on visual-related neural mechanisms and the intersection of ophthalmology and neurobiology at Mei Lab.
lixiangyan_ext(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Rotation Students
Hanyuan Zhang
Hanyuan is an undergraduate student in the 2023 Clinical Medicine Jieping class at Capital Medical University, joined in Meilab and started his rotation in 2024.
zhanghanyuango(at)outlook.com
Yunxi Shi
Yunxi is an undergraduate student in the 2023 Clinical Medicine Jieping program, who started her rotation in Mei lab in 2024. She is interested in neurological disorders, especially myasthenia gravis.
intertwine17(at)163.com
Zidong Guan
A junior undergraduate student from Capital Medical University， joined Mei Lab in late 2024 and commenced his studies under Dr. Bin Luo
18382276221(at)163.com
Xing Gao
In 2024, I was admitted to Capital Medical University to pursue a doctoral degree. I really like the direction and atmosphere of the Mei Lab, and I am honored to have rotated through the Mei Lab.
gaoxing1(at)cibr.ac.cn
Intern
Jingsong Wang
An sophomore undergraduate from China Agriculture University, I’m on my internship and currently in Mei lab, I’m dedicated to learn more and make myself more experienced in revelant techniques. Mainly focusing on the molecular mechanism of NMJ, I will try to learn and work as more as possible.
2023302050109(at)cau.edu.cn
