Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, China
Professor Zeng received her MD/PhD and postdoctoral training at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine. She is a fellow of the Academic Advisory Committee of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, a Changjiang Scholar, and a chief scientist of the National Basic Research Program of China (973 Program). She is currently Distinguished Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Director of the Shanghai Institute of Medical Genetics.
Her research focuses on human genetics and developmental biology, particularly the diagnosis and treatment of genetic diseases, stem cell biology, and embryonic development. She has published in leading journals such as Nature and PNAS and has been recognized with awards including second prize of National Prize for Natural Sciences, first prize of Natural Science Award of the Ministry of Education, and inaugural Young Women Scientist Award from TWOWS. She chairs the Human and Medical Genetics Committee of the Genetics Society of China and also serves as Secretary-General of the International Stem Cell Foundation.
Friday, June 13, 2025
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM HK Time