Yifan Lin
About Yifan Lin
Yifan Lin is a Bioinformatics Intern at Epic Sciences in San Diego, California, with extensive experience in research and education related to bioengineering and molecular biology. Lin has contributed to various projects, particularly focusing on genetic regulations and zinc finger proteins, while also holding multiple roles at UC San Diego and other organizations.
Work at Epic Sciences
Yifan Lin has been serving as a Bioinformatics Intern at Epic Sciences since 2021. This role is based in San Diego, California, and has a duration of three years. At Epic Sciences, Yifan contributes to bioinformatics projects that focus on advancing clarity in scientific data analysis.
Education and Expertise
Yifan Lin studied at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Bioengineering with a focus on Bioinformatics. This educational journey spanned from 2018 to 2022, equipping Yifan with foundational knowledge and skills in bioinformatics and related fields.
Background in Research
Yifan Lin has a substantial background in research, particularly in the field of Alzheimer's disease. They have worked at Subramaniam’s Lab at UCSD as an Undergraduate Research Assistant since 2020 and previously held roles as a Lab Assistant Researcher and Undergraduate Teaching Assistant in 2021. This experience has provided Yifan with hands-on exposure to significant research initiatives.
Contributions to Biomedical Engineering Society
During their time at the Biomedical Engineering Society, Yifan Lin held multiple leadership roles, including Project EngINE Sublead and Research Sublead from 2018 to 2020, and Project Team Co-chair from 2020 to 2021. These positions involved overseeing projects and contributing to the society's initiatives in biomedical engineering.
Research Focus and Interests
Yifan Lin has a keen interest in genetic regulations and feedback mechanisms related to the central dogma of molecular biology. Their research has particularly focused on zinc finger proteins, which are crucial as they constitute approximately 50% of human transcription factors. Yifan contributed to building a comprehensive database of zinc finger proteins using the GEO database.