Areas of Focus
- Neuropharmacology
- Sleep
- Biological Rhythms
Work Experience
- 2021-06 to Present - Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences - Researcher
- 2015-03 to 2021-04 - University of California, San Francisco - Postdoctoral Researcher
- 2008-07 to 2009-08 - Nanjing University Model Animal Research Center - Research Assistant
Academic Background & Achievements
- 2009-09 to 2014-06 PhD: Nanjing University Model Animal Research Center
- 2004-09 to 2008-06 Bachelor: School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University
Publications
- Mutations in metabotropic glutamate receptor 1 contribute to natural short sleep trait, Guangsen Shi, 2021
- Mutant neuropeptide S receptor reduces sleep duration with preserved memory consolidation, Guangsen Shi, 2019
- A Rare Mutation of β1-Adrenergic Receptor Affects Sleep/Wake Behaviors, Guangsen Shi, 2019
- Human genetics and sleep behavior, Guangsen Shi, 2017
- Distinct roles of HDAC3 in the core circadian negative feedback loop are critical for clock function, Guangsen Shi, 2016
- An intensity ratio of interlocking loops determines circadian period length, Guangsen Shi, 2014
- Dual roles of FBXL3 in the mammalian circadian feedback loops are important for period determination and robustness of the clock, Guangsen Shi, 2013
Awards
- Weill Pilot Award for Junior Investigator (2020): Research Institute
- MARC Star (2013): Nanjing University Model Animal Research Center
- National Scholarship for Doctoral Students (2013): Ministry Level
- National Scholarship for Undergraduate Students (2008): Ministry Level
