Ph.D. Candidate, Class of 2023, Mentor:  Dr. Yu ZHANG   My undergraduate degree was from Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, a five-year program in clinical medicine. I received my master's degree in Oncology from Beijing Chaoyang Hospital of Capital Medical University under the supervision of Professor. Guangyu AN. During my master's degree, I studied at the Department of Oncology, Chaoyang Hospital, Beijing, China, and conducted research in the field of "Development of novel biomarkers in solid tumors and their value in immunotherapy". During my undergraduate and master's studies in the hospital, I experienced the helplessness of doctors and patients, saw the limitations of clinical oncology treatments, and learned the great clinical prospects of tumor immunotherapy. I think it is an immensely noble endeavor that one success in clinical work can help one patient, but one victory in research can help a large patient population. With this in mind, I chose to join the CIMR and I was deeply attracted by CIMR's philosophy of "Integrating basic and clinical research, creating a modern medical research system that is multidisciplinary, and fostering a new type of talents who are committed to the basic, clinical, and innovative translational aspects of medical science". I hope to receive professional and rigorous scientific research training here, and, under the guidance of Professor. Yu ZHANG as well as the center's cultivation, explore the complex interactions between the immune system and tumors, and find a new direction for clinical oncology treatment.

Ph.D. Candidate, Class of 2023, Mentor: Dr. Guoming LI   I graduated from Sichuan University with a Master's degree in Biomechanics. The CIMR has a team of leading tutors and advanced experimental equipment in China. It is lucky that we can get excellent growth and development by studying for our doctoral degree here. The research direction I am interested in is the pathogenesis of tumors. Thus, I chosed Prof. Li when I made my application for Ph.D. admission. In the future, it is hoped to discover a marker that can be used for early diagnosis of cancer. My own self in ten years may still be continuing to fight for my scientific career.

Ph.D. Candidate, Class of 2023, Mentor: Dr. Lin MEI I earned my bachelor's degree from Sichuan Agricultural University and completed my master's degree at Northeast Normal University. During my master's program, I focused on the circuit regulation of innate behavior. The CIMR provided excellent research and learning conditions, ensuring both our academic and personal needs were met. I chose Professor Lin MEI as my supervisor because, being a leading figure in neurobiology, he has made significant contributions to neurological disorders. My current interest is the molecular mechanisms of psychiatric disorders. I hope that I will be able to make significant contributions in this field in the next decade.

Ph.D. Candidate, Class of 2023   I completed my undergraduate studies in Biotechnology at Zhengzhou University, and my graduate studies in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University. My research focuses on exploring new mechanisms of liver fibrosis. I am interested in conducting research that is closely related to clinical applications and facilitates translational outcomes, which is why I have chosen to apply for the doctoral program at CIMR.   One scientific question that particularly interests me is how consciousness emerges from the brain, as well as the possibilities of the replacement of damaged brain tissue. I hope that ten years from now, I will still be someone who loves music, enjoys life, and pursues my dreams.

Ph.D. Candidate, Class of 2023, Mentor: Dr. Lin MEI I completed my bachelor's degree at the joint program of Nanchang University and Queen Mary University of London in 2019. During my undergraduate studies from 2014 to 2019, I received scientific training on myocardial ischemic-mediated structural and electrophysiological remodeling at Wuhan Renmin Hospital. My focus is on identifying modulating mechanisms for neuromuscular diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. If you have any scientific questions, please feel free to contact me at yankeeway3@gmail.com.

Ph.D. Candidate, Class of 2023, Mentor:  Dr. Lin MEI   I graduated from Nanchang University with a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in the field of nervous system functions and diseases. The neuregulin1 (NRG1) and its receptor ErbB4 are susceptibility genes for a variety of neuropsychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression. In the nervous system, the NRG1/ErbB4 signaling is a critical regulatory pathway, including neurogenesis, neuronal migration, synapse formation and plasticity. At present, I am working to explore the potential mechanism of NRG1/ErbB4 signaling in neurological functions and diseases from a new perspective other than E/I balance, and provide a basis for the treatment of neuropsychiatric diseases. The charm of neuroscience continues to strengthen my desire to explore brain functions. In the CIMR, the new system, the top tutors, the superior conditions and the comfortable atmosphere have provided us with an inexhaustible driving force for our scientific research path, and I hope to continue to share our results in the journey of interpreting the mysteries of the brain in the future.

Ph.D. Candidate, Class of 2023, Mentor: Dr. Lin MEI   I graduated from Wuhan Polytechnic University with a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from Southwest Medical University. Currently, I am focusing on the regulatory role of muscle to motor neurons and its potential molecular mechanisms.   Synapses, as the key devices for the connection in neurons & neurons and neurons & other types of cells, has large quantities and complex connection. Through synapses, neurons perceive pain, temperature, touch, pressure/control voluntary movements/affect cognition and produce emotions. However, the peripheral system, especially muscle, has a relatively larger volume and mass than brain and spinal cord. So muscular influence to the nervous system cannot be ignored. Now I chose the classical model --- neuromuscular junction, to study the down-top influences of the periphery organs for nervous system.   In May 2023, by chance, I saw the CIMR admissions. After browsing the information of Mr. Mer's laboratory, as well as seeing the enrollment criteria of "put quality before quantity". I thought CIMR is a real research institute and laboratory where I want to. In fact, this is indeed the case.   For someone, science is maybe a work. However, it is an unexpected fortune for me.  Besides, it is amazing for "use the brain to study the brain". Imaging decades later, I hope that I will still be doing really groundbreaking work. Pushing the boundaries of my own capabilities, the boundaries of human cognition.

Ph.D. Candidate, Class of 2023, Mentor: Dr. Guomin LI I graduated from Yanshan University with a bachelor's degree and Jilin University with a master's degree. My research focused on epigenetics, specifically the impact of mutations in histone demethylase LSD1 on luminal A breast cancer cells. I am happy to be a part of the Chinese Institutes for Medical Research. This new institution has abundant research resources and focuses on clinical problems. My interest lies in the mechanism of DNA mismatch repair (MMR) and its role in tumor immunotherapy.

Ph.D. Candidate, Class of 2023, Mentor: Dr. Guoming LI   I received my bachelor's degree from Harbin Medical University and my master's degree from Capital Medical University (mainly engaged in liver lipid metabolism related research). The clinical problem I'm interested in is immunotherapy of tumors. I hope to provide some new ideas for the drug resistance of tumors through my modest efforts, and provide certain treatment ideas for the survival and prognosis of tumor patients.

Shengbo SUN，a direct Ph.D. student from the Jieping Program of 2021 at Capital Medical University.   My score at the college entrance examination was 675 points in Liaoning Province. The reasons for my choosing Jieping Program are as follows: I have been interested in medicine and found the human body complex and interesting since I was a child. I hope to use my knowledge to solve scientific problems related to medicine and help more people.   My current research interests are DNA mismatch repair and tumor immunotherapy. I have joined the lab of Professor Guomin Li at the Innovation Centre. The reasons for my choosing Professor Li lab are as follows:Professor Li specializes in the direction of DNA mismatch repair, which is in line with my research interests.Professor Li is able to think from the student's point of view, which meets my learning needs.Professor Li has an excellent scientific mind and broadens my scientific horizons.The laboratories are well-equipped and well-resourced, with good experimental conditions. The scientific question I hope to address in the future is:Starting from the mechanism of DNA mismatch repair, we will solve the problem of poor- or non-effect of immunotherapy in most patients with tumor, so that more cancer patients can benefit from immunotherapy.