03/18/2025
Introducing Dr Li: Professor in the Biochemistry & Biomedical Sciences Department 🔬🥼
Unlock the potential of DNA-based innovation with Dr. Yingfu Li! As a professor and researcher in the Department of Biochemistry, Dr. Li is at the forefront of functional nucleic acid research, exploring how DNA and RNA can be used beyond their genetic roles. Imagine designing DNA molecules that can act as enzymes or receptors—Dr. Li’s lab is doing just that! Using in vitro selection, they develop DNAzymes and aptamers with the potential to revolutionize diagnostics, drug discovery, and nanotechnology.
Dr. Li’s work spans a wide range of applications, from detecting bacteria and viruses to improving cancer diagnostics and even monitoring species conservation. His research aims to create faster, more cost-effective, and less invasive diagnostic tools, addressing limitations of current testing methods.
Join us as Dr. Li shares the future of synthetic and molecular biology, exploring how functional nucleic acids can reshape the way we detect disease and interact with the biological world.
