Min Zhao
About Min Zhao
Min Zhao is a Postdoctoral Associate at Yale University, focusing on transcriptional control mechanisms of CCR5, a co-receptor for HIV. With a strong background in Immunology and Virology, Zhao has developed a cell-fusion assay to assess the humoral immune response against SARS-CoV-2.
Work at Yale University
Min Zhao has been serving as a Postdoctoral Associate at Yale University since 2020. In this role, Zhao conducts research in the Department of Internal Medicine, specifically within the Section of Infectious Diseases. Zhao works under the mentorship of Dr. Richard Sutton, focusing on transcriptional control mechanisms of CCR5, a co-receptor for HIV found on the surface of T cells and macrophages. The research aims to advance understanding of HIV biology and potential therapeutic approaches.
Education and Expertise
Min Zhao holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Immunology and Virology from Xiamen University, which was completed from 2010 to 2015. Prior to this, Zhao earned a Master of Science (MS) in the same field at Xiamen University from 2007 to 2010. Zhao also obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Pharmaceutical Engineering from Southwest University, studying from 2003 to 2007. This educational background provides a solid foundation in immunological and virological research.
Research Contributions
Zhao's current research includes the development of a cell-fusion assay to quantify the functionality of the humoral immune response against SARS-CoV-2. This work contributes to the understanding of immune responses to viral infections and has implications for vaccine development and public health strategies. Zhao employs various techniques, including recombinant DNA methods, mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, protein expression, and RNA studies in this research.
Previous Experience at NIH
Before joining Yale University, Min Zhao worked as a Pre-doctoral Visiting Fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland, for nine months in 2013. This experience provided Zhao with exposure to advanced research methodologies and collaborative projects in the field of infectious diseases, further enhancing expertise in immunology and virology.