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
Associative Investigators
Qingshi Liu
liuqingshi(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
B.S., Northwest A&F University, China, 2012
Ph.D., Chinese Academy of Sciences/ Wuhan Institute of Virology, China, 2017
Currently working in the Mei Lab, focusing on interdisciplinary research in virology, immunology, and neurobiology.
Lingli He
helingli(at)cimbrj.ac.cn
B.S., China Agricultural University, China
Ph.D., University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Interested in exploring the assembly mechanism of MuSK signaling complex.
Ran Ding
dingran(at)cimbrj.ac.cn
B.S., Chengdu Medical University, China
Ph.D., Tianjin Medical University, China
Postdoctoral Fellow, Peking University, China
Focusing on the mechanisms of neuromuscular junction-related diseases.
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
liukaijie(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
B.S., Sichuan Agricultural University, China, 2020
M.S. in Biology, Northeast Normal University, China, 2023
He is currently pursuing his PhD in Neurobiology at Mei lab, and his research focuses on the function of choroid plexus.
Hongxue Zhao
zhaohongxue(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
B.S. in Preventive Medicine, Nanchang University, China, 2020
M.S. in Basic Medicine, Nanchang University, 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
weiyanzhao(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Shuaiqi Xu
xushuaiqi(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
B.S., Zhengzhou University, China, 2020
M.S., Nanjing University, China, 2023
Currently working in the Mei Lab, focusing on the functional exploration of neuromuscular junctions.
Yanting Li
liyanting(at)cibr.ac.cn
B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, ShanghaiTech University, China
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.
LEO S HU
leohu(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Lingfeng Liu
liulingfeng(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
B.S., Gannan Normal University, China, 2021
M.S., Shanghai University, China, 2024
Currently conducting Ph.D. research in the Mei Lab, with primary research interests in the molecular mechanisms underlying psychiatric disorders and sleep-wake regulation.
Xin Liu
liuxin(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
B.S., Southern University of Science and Technology, China, 2021
M.S., Southern University of Science and Technology, China, 2024
In December 2024, I newly joined the Mei Lab at CIMR to pursue a Ph.D. degree.
Fuchuan Jia
jiafuchuan(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
B.S. in Basic Medicine, Sichuan University, China, 2016
M.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Peking Union Medical College, China, 2024
Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in the Mei Lab, focusing on the mechanisms of neuromuscular junctions and related diseases.
Hengchang Zhang
zhanghengchang(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
M.S., Minzu University jointly trained at Academy of Military Medical Sciences, China
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.
Xing Gao
gaoxing1(at)cibr.ac.cn
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.
Tongkai Zhang
zhangtongkai(at)cibr.ac.cn
B.S. in Bioinformatics, Southern University of Science and Technology, China, 2024
Mei lab is a place with academic atmosphere. I am honored to be able to join Mei lab, and I hope I can further improve myself here. Currently, I am Interested in the development and differentiation of synapses.
Research Assistants
Linshuai Hao
haolinshuai(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Yiwen Guo
guoyiwen(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, China, 2023
Guo Yiwen, who graduated from Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, joined the laboratory in 2023
Huili Zhu
zhuhuili(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
B.S., Taishan Medical University (Shandong First Medical University at prestent), China, 2014
M.S. in Pharmacy, Yantai University, China, 2022
Currently, she is a research assistant at Mei Lab.
Chaoguang Yang
M.S. in Biology and Pharmacy, Zhengzhou University, China, 2024
Visiting Graduate Students
Meiying Zhang
zhangmeiying(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
B.S., Jiangxi Medical College, China, 1999
M.S., Nanchang University, China, 2011
She is currently pursuing a doctoral degree and is working at Mei lab, focusing on research related to neuromuscular junctions.
Jie Chen
chenjie(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
B.S., Jiangxi Agricultural University, China, 2019
M.S., Nanchang University, China, 2022
He is pursuing his Ph.D. program at Nanchang University, and currently visiting in Mei lab, working on research related to terminal Schwann cells.
Si Luo
luosi_ext(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
B.S., Nanchang University, China, 2017
M.S., Jilin University, China, 2020
Currently conducting research on the molecular mechanisms of neuromuscular junctions at Mei Lab.
Li Ji
jili_ext(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
B.S., Capital Medical University, China, 2024
She is currently conducting research on prolactin receptor function in the Mei Lab.
Zhouyang Shen
shenzhouyang_ext(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
B.S., Hefei University of Technology, China, 2022
Currently working on the research of social-related neural loops in Mei lab.
Undergraduate Students
Ling Zhu
zhuling(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Jieping program, Capital Medical University, China, 2021 – present
Currently, I am focusing on research into mental disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder, at Mei Lab.
Zhoutong Ling
lingzhoutong(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Jieping program, Capital Medical University, China, 2021 – present
Currently studying in the Mei Lab.
Tunan Li
litunan_ext(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Jieping program, Capital Medical University, China, 2022 – present
She focuses on the pathogenesis, therapeutic approaches, and prognosis of neurological and psychiatric disorders.
Zhizeng Song
songzhizeng_ext(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Jieping program, Capital Medical University, China, 2022 – present
Currently conducting research on hearing-related neural mechanisms and the intersection of otology and neurobiology at Mei Lab.
Aixin Chang
changaixin_ext(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Jieping program, Capital Medical University, China, 2022 – present
Currently, I am conducting research in Mei lab, focusing on Myasthenia Gravis and neuromuscular junctions dysfunction.
Yiming Zhou
zhouyiming_ext(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Jieping program, Capital Medical University, China, 2022 – present
Currently conducting research on the mechanisms related to the onset and progression of epilepsy at Mei Lab.
Xiangyan Li
lixiangyan_ext(at)cimrbj.ac.cn
Jieping program, Capital Medical University, China, 2022 – present
Currently conducting research on visual-related neural mechanisms and the intersection of ophthalmology and neurobiology at Mei Lab.
Rotation Students
Hanyuan Zhang
zhanghanyuango(at)outlook.com
Jieping program, Capital Medical University, China, 2023 – present
Started his rotation in Mei lab from 2024
Yunxi Shi
intertwine17(at)163.com
Jieping program, Capital Medical University, China, 2023 – present
Started her rotation in Mei lab in 2024, she is interested in neurological disorders, especially myasthenia gravis.
Zidong Guan
18382276221(at)163.com
Undergraduate student, Capital Medical University, China
Joined Mei Lab in late 2024 and commenced his studies under the instruction by Dr. Bin Luo
Interns
Jingsong Wang
2023302050109(at)cau.edu.cn
Undergraduate student, China Agriculture University, China
Currently, I’m on my internship in Mei lab and dedicated to make myself more experienced in relevant techniques. Mainly focusing on the molecular mechanism of NMJ, I will try to learn and study as more as possible.
