Fei Zhang
About Fei Zhang
Fei Zhang is an Associate Research Scientist at Yale University, where he has worked since 2018. He specializes in citrus protoplast systems and advanced gene targeting techniques for plant regeneration.
Work at Yale University
Fei Zhang has been serving as an Associate Research Scientist at Yale University since 2018. In this role, he has contributed to the establishment of a citrus protoplast system aimed at advancing functional genetics studies. His work includes applications of CRISPR gene editing, protein-protein interaction studies, transcriptional regulation, and chromatin immunoprecipitation. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Yale University from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Fei Zhang earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Plant Sciences from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, where he studied from 2000 to 2004. He furthered his education at the same institution, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Plant Biotechnology from 2004 to 2010. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his research in plant regeneration and gene targeting techniques.
Research Contributions
Fei Zhang has led significant research initiatives focused on plant regeneration and gene targeting. He developed hormone combinations and morphogen control strategies to enhance plant regeneration from protoplasts. His aim is to produce citrus plants that can be marketed as non-GMOs through advanced gene targeting and plant regeneration techniques. Additionally, he utilizes epigenetics and cell cycle regulation mechanisms to improve gene targeting events.
Previous Experience
Before his tenure at Yale University, Fei Zhang gained experience as a Visiting Scholar at Harvard University in 2013. He also served as a Visiting PhD Student at the University of California, Riverside, from 2007 to 2009. These roles contributed to his expertise in plant biotechnology and functional genetics.