Jingyi Liu
she/her/hers
Thesis advisor: David Ginty
Rotation labs: Chenghua Gu, David Ginty
For me, home is: Nanjing, China
Undergraduate degree(s): University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, BS in Neuroscience and Informatics
Research experience before PiN: Molecular and cellular mechanisms of mechanical itch and chronic itch, sensory innervation and melanoma development, linking molecular and anatomical features of brain cell identity through computational data integration
Current research interests: cellular and molecular mechanism of neural circuits, sensory system, neuro-immune interaction
Interests outside lab: Classical music (Rachmaninov, Shostakovich, and Sibelius), theatrical performance (musical and play), video games (story-rich RPG and Metroidvania games)