Associate Professor (tenure-track)

I am exploring single-cell and single-molecule analysis of mitochondrial mRNA localization during stress conditions in yeast with techniques of microscopic analysis, microfluidics, and biochemistry. I grew up in Tokyo, Japan, and obtained my Ph.D. from Tohoku University in 2014. During my Ph.D., I worked on mRNA quality control systems under the supervision of Dr. Toshifumi Inada. I spend my postdoc period with Dr. Susanne Rafelski at the University of California Irvine and Dr. Brian Zid at the University of California San Diego, where I worked on mitochondrial mRNA regulatory mechanisms. I love yeast in many ways ;)

Ph.D. Student

I have been interested in biology and chemistry since junior high school and now I want to explore the mysteries of cells. I grew up in Mianyang city, China, and got a bachelor's degree in the Chemical Engineering Department of Tsinghua University. COVID-19 makes me determined to devote myself to biomedicine. I love animals and insects. Life is so magical and wonderful.

Ph.D. Student

I was born and raised in Shanxi, China. I graduated from Dlian University of Technology with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. During my undergraduate period, I learned the principles of chemical engineering, physical chemistry and etc.  I once participated in the national chemical design competition for college students and won the first prize. After that, Out of love and curiosity about biology, I'm excited to start the next stage of the research.

Ph.D. student

I graduated from Huazhong Agricultural University with both my bachelor's and master's degrees. I used to explore the mechanisms between biomolecules through biochemical methods, and now I am very interested in microscopy and image analysis. Let's rock!

Postdoctoral Scholar

I am interested in exploring the role and significance of mitochondrial structural and functional remodeling during aging using cutting-edge microscopic techniques in conjugation with molecular and biochemical assays. I hail from a small town in the north-western frontier province of Pakistan and grew up in various cities across the country. I obtained my Ph.D. from Nanchang University in 2021. During my Ph.D., I used multidisciplinary approaches to study the nature and biology of aging and investigated the impact of lifestyle factors including psychological, nutritional, and physical activity on cognitive health and frailty in elderly population. I rely heavily on curiosity and hope to drive me through life as well as science 😊

Ph.D. Student

I was engaged in the research of high-strength magnesium alloy arc and laser additive manufacturing in my undergraduate studies.  In my graduate studies, I researched the application of carbon aerogel in pharmaceutical wastewater treatment. Now I am studying the phenomenon of mRNA in different translation environments and the corresponding simulation at Tsuboi Lab. Welcome to discuss academics with me!

Ph.D. Student

Hello, everybody! I got my bachelor’s degree from Nanjing Agricultural University and obtained my master’s degree from the Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. Up to now, I have done some work on viral assembly and replication mechanisms through structural biology and biochemistry. Very much looking forward to exploring new fields in the future! 

Master Student

I graduated from Xiamen University with a bachelor's degree, majoring in Electronic Information Engineering. In high school, I was very interested in biology, but unfortunately, I did not study related majors in college. Now I find that I have the opportunity to apply the knowledge of deep learning to the research of mitochondria, which I think is very wonderful and interesting. That's the beauty of interdisciplinary science.

Master Student

I was born in Hubei and grew up in Shenzhen. I graduated from Central South University with a major in Pharmaceutical Engineering. During my undergraduate studies, I learned biology and d knowledge. I hope to contribute to human medicine and health.

Master Student

I graduated from Chongqing University with a major in Biomedical Engineering. I have a wide range of interests and love to try new things. I want to apply the knowledge of image processing and machine learning to the construction of 3D cell models. Hope one day I can make some contribution to the cause of human health.

Ph.D. Student

I graduated from China Pharmaceutical University with a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy. During my undergraduate studies, I was involved in several research projects, such as the SELEX of aptamers and the screening and profiling of novel proteases. These experiences sparked my interest in proteins and RNAs within the field of cell biology. Currently, I am working on the SELEX of aptamers targeting organelles, with the aim of gaining a deeper understanding of the roles of RNAs in cellular life activities. In the future, I hope to contribute my efforts to scientific research and human health.

Master Student

I graduated from Sun Yat-sen University majoring in biomedical engineering. I used to do some research on ACL reconstruction. I am very interested in cell biology. Now I am going to study more about mitochondria.

Master Student

I was born and raised in Shenzhen. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering from Sun Yat-sen University, specializing in biomedical sensing. I am deeply interested in the research of gene evolution and hope to continue my studies and work in this field in the future.

Master Student

I am a graduate of Sri Venkateshwara University-Tirupati, India, holding a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology, Botany, and Chemistry. Currently, I am enhancing my experimental expertise in cell biology, with a specific focus on mitochondrial research. I am dedicated to pursuing further research opportunities in this field.

Master Student

I graduated from Shandong University with a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. I am currently very interested in AI image analysis and am trying to use deep learning and computer vision techniques to uncover deep information in biomedical images.

Postdoctoral Scholar

Hi, I am Chenyu Mao, a postdoctoral researcher studying RNA degradation within RNP complexes. Outside the lab, I enjoy lifting, photography, and hiking, activities that mirror research in their own way: building strength, capturing fleeting moments, and occasionally getting lost before finding a better path. In short, I study how cells clean up RNA, and try to keep myself equally well-maintained along the way.

Ph.D. Student

I am a medical doctor with training in public health and epidemiology. I completed my Master’s degree in Public Health at Nazarbayev University and previously worked as an Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University. I gained international academic experience through training at Vilnius University, Lithuania, and professional experience in Georgia and Switzerland. Currently, I am undergoing training in laboratory-based research on Alzheimer's disease, which has been both challenging and intellectually stimulating.

Master Student

Obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Biochemistry) and have been on the research path ever since! I am currently pursuing a Masters in Precision Medicine and Healthcare at Tsinghua SIGS as I believe the future of healthcare lies in interdisciplinary collaboration. I am looking forward to exploring translational work and connecting the dots between research and clinical application.

Master Student

Hello everyone, my name is Liu Zhaoxin. I graduated from Wuhan University of Technology with a major in Electronic and Information Engineering. At present, I am interested in artificial intelligence and image processing. I hope I can make contributions to the research group.

Intern Student

My name is Brandon, and I was born in Jakarta, Indonesia. I am currently pursuing a degree in Biomedical Science at the Indonesia International Institute for Life Sciences (i3L) and am a visiting student at the Tsuboi Lab. Up to now, I have studied tumor biology with an emphasis on cellular mechanisms, which has led to my growing interest in cell biology. I am eager to further pursue research and advanced training in this field.

Lab Manager/Statistician

I was raised in Nanjing, China. I have a bachelor's degree in Biological Science in UCI, and master's degree in Biostatistics in USC. For my master thesis, I used R and SAS to perform data selection and purification, and then implemented Cox proportional hazard models and logistic regression models by characterizing patient- and facility-level factors to explain the disparities in cancer mortality using the California Cancer Registry Data. I am also very familiar with many statistical tools such as machine learning and multi-level analysis

Lab Mascot

Last but not least, our lab mascot Bonobo (a certified psychiatric service dog) is responsible for creating a friendly and stress-free atmosphere for all the lab members.