PhD candidate
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, Illinois, United States
Yusheng is a Ph.D. candidate enrolled in the Materials Science and Engineering Department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Possessing a solid academic foundation in chemistry, chemical biology, and molecular biology, he is currently engaged in pioneering research aimed at harnessing the synergistic potential of chemical biology, materials science, and molecular biology for immune system modulation and advanced disease treatment strategies.
Yusheng's primary research centers on the application of metabolic glycoengineering techniques to red blood cells. His objective is to introduce a chemical azido tag in vivo to effectively label red blood cells. This innovative approach capitalizes on the extended lifespan of red blood cells and the efficiency of click chemistry. By doing so, he aspires to substantially enhance the pharmacokinetics of various pharmaceutical agents, thereby elevating their therapeutic efficacy. The metabolic glycoengineering of red blood cells has been validated, and the potential application for diabetes treatment and tumor imaging has been investigated.
Furthermore, Yusheng's research encompasses the domain of metabolic lipid labeling, with a focus on developing novel methodologies for precise organelle-specific labeling and advanced targeted drug delivery. His endeavors in lipid labeling aim to enable the precise tracking of cellular processes, thereby paving the way for refined cellular manipulation strategies.
In the broader context, Yusheng's interdisciplinary research focuses on the pursuit of cutting-edge solutions in biomedical science. His work signifies the innovative frontiers being explored within the realm of materials science and engineering to advance the fields of disease treatment and immune system modulation.
A Facile Strategy for Long-acting Drug Production via Metabolic Glycoengineering of Erythrocytes
Saturday, October 14, 2023
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM PDT