Iris Q Cheng

she/her/hers
headshot of woman with dark hair in red sweater

For me, home is: Shenzhen, China 

Prior degree(s): BA in Neuroscience & Psychology, Smith College, MA

Research experience before PiN: Working with Dr. Angeliki Louvi at Yale School of Medicine, I studied how selective translation bias can be developmentally amplified to impact cell fate decisions, tissue organization, and neural circuit function using iPS-derived cerebral organoids.

Current research interests: Neurodevelopment

Interests outside lab: Painting, pottery, arts & crafts