- Assistant Professor
Biography
Dr. Zeyang Shen is an Assistant Professor in the School of Molecular Biosciences. He specializes in developing and applying bioinformatic approaches to analyze next-generation sequencing data, with a focus on microbiome and genomics research. Dr. Shen earned his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from UC San Diego and completed his postdoctoral training at the NIH, where he led studies investigating the skin microbiome of infants with atopic diseases, including atopic dermatitis and food allergies. His current research focuses on understanding the role of the microbiome in human health and disease, and on developing computational tools to advance microbiome data analysis.
Education
- PhD, University of California San Diego, 2021
- BEng, Southeast University, 2016
Research Interest
- Bioinformatics
- Microbiome
- Atopic dermatitis and allergies
- Artificial intelligence
Publications
Professional Service
- Member, mBio Early-Career Editorial Board
Honors and Awards
- K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award, NIH/NIAMS, 2024
- Chien-Shiung Wu Honors College, 2012-2016