Minghui Li
About Minghui Li
Minghui Li is a Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health, specializing in the computational modeling of biological macromolecules and their interactions. His research focuses on the molecular impacts of cancer missense mutations.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Minghui Li has been a Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2014. He is affiliated with the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). His work primarily involves the study of molecular impacts of cancer missense mutations. Prior to his current role, he served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at NIH from 2012 to 2014, where he contributed to projects within the National Library of Medicine.
Education and Expertise
Minghui Li earned his PhD in Computational Biophysics from Jilin University, completing his studies from 2005 to 2010. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his specialization in computational modeling of biological macromolecules and their assemblages. This expertise supports his current research focus on the molecular impacts of cancer missense mutations.
Background
Before joining NIH, Minghui Li worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University at Buffalo from 2010 to 2012. His experience there contributed to his development in the field of computational biophysics. His career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on the intersection of computational modeling and biological research.
Research Focus
Minghui Li's current research centers on the molecular impacts of cancer missense mutations. He engages in modeling of mutant proteins and catalytic mechanisms of enzymes, which are crucial for understanding the biochemical pathways affected by these mutations. His work aims to elucidate the role of these mutations in cancer biology.