Sheng Jia Lin
About Sheng Jia Lin
Sheng Jia Lin is a Postdoctoral Scholar at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, specializing in the use of zebrafish to study genetic mechanisms related to human diseases. His research focuses on neural development, brain tumors, and skin tumors, utilizing advanced genetic modification techniques such as CRISPR/Cas.
Work at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Sheng Jia Lin has been working as a Postdoctoral Scholar at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation since 2019. In this role, Lin conducts research focused on the genetic mechanisms of human diseases using zebrafish as a model organism. The work is conducted in Varshney's lab, where Lin contributes to advancing the understanding of genetic modifications in zebrafish models.
Education and Expertise
Sheng Jia Lin holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from Chang Gung University, where Lin studied in the Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Division of Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology from 2011 to 2017. Prior to this, Lin earned a Master's degree from the same institution between 2009 and 2011. Lin also completed a Bachelor's degree in Bioscience Technology at Chung Yuan Christian University from 2006 to 2009.
Research Focus
Sheng Jia Lin's research focuses on neural development, neural crest development, brain tumors, and skin tumors. Lin utilizes zebrafish models to investigate the genetic modifications that underlie these conditions. The research aims to enhance understanding of disease mechanisms and contribute to the field of biomedical sciences.
Genetic Modification Techniques
Sheng Jia Lin is enhancing expertise in genetic modification techniques, particularly CRISPR/Cas. This advanced technology is employed to investigate disease-causing genes within the context of Lin's research on zebrafish models. The application of CRISPR/Cas is significant for understanding genetic contributions to human diseases.