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Mi Da
Life Science
Tsinghua University
Beijing
Language: English, Chinese
Cortex
Neurons
Cell Fate
Mammals
Evolution
Single-Cell Sequencing
Transcriptomics
Organoid Culture
Cell Lineage Tracing
Pathology
Areas of Focus
- Cortical development and evolution in mammals
- Molecular and cellular mechanisms of neuron diversity
- Developmental brain diseases
Work Experience
- 2020-present - Tsinghua University, School of Life Sciences - Associate Professor
- 2020-present - Joint Center for Life Sciences & Tsinghua-IDG/McGovern Institute for Brain Research - Researcher
Academic Background & Achievements
- 2001-2005 Bachelor: Nankai University
- 2005-2008 Master: Nankai University
- 2008-2013 PhD: University of Edinburgh
- 2013-2015 Postdoctoral Researcher: University of Edinburgh
- 2015-2020 Postdoctoral Researcher: King's College London
Publications
- Molecular and cellular evolution of the primate dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, Mi D et al., 2022
- Mouse and human share conserved transcriptional programs for interneuron development, Shi Y, Wang M, Mi D et al., 2021
- Early emergence of cortical interneuron diversity in the mouse embryo, Mi, D et al., 2018
- Development and Functional Diversification of Cortical Interneurons, Lim, L, Mi, D et al., 2018
- Pax6 lengthens G1 phase and decreases oscillating Cdk6 levels in murine embryonic cortical progenitors, Mi D et al., 2018
- Regulation of cerebral cortical neurogenesis by the Pax6 transcription factor, Manuel MN, Mi D et al., 2015
- Pax6 Exerts regional control of cortical progenitor proliferation via direct repression of Cdk6 and Hypophosphorylation of pRb, Mi, D et al., 2013
Awards
- IBRO World Congress Travel Grant (2019)
- Guarantors of Brain Travel Award (2019)
- University of Edinburgh/ NeuroResearchers Fund Award (2014)
- Member of British Neuroscience Association (2013-2019)
