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I am doing immunological research, mainly focusing on the molecular regulation of mucosal innate immune cell development and function. I am also in charge of the education program for Medical Doctor (M.D.) at Tsinghua University.
I was at WEHI for 23 years, firstly as a PhD student, then a postdoc research fellow. I became a faculty member from 1997 as a research fellow and later became a senior research fellow.
“The years I spent at WEHI were some of the most exciting of my career.”
My PhD study was to identify the earliest precursors for T-cell development in the thymus. I successfully identified, for the first time, the earliest lymphoid-restricted precursor population in mouse thymus, which could differentiate into both T and B cells.
My postdoctoral research project was to determine the origin of dendritic cells of lymphoid tissues (thymus and spleen). Interestingly, we found that the intrathymic earliest precursor cells could also differentiate into thymic and splenic dendritic cells.
I am most passionate about biomedical research and medical education. The discoveries in medical research and their applications in the treatments of diseases always inspires my research enthusiasm.
I was awarded the 1996 Burnet Prize for my research achievements at WEHI and an Honorary Doctor Degree from the University of Melbourne, recognising my contribution to establishing the collaborative medical education program between Tsinghua University and the University of Melbourne.
I am a good cook and a scuba diver.
