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Xinyu Zhao
Life Science
Tsinghua University
Beijing
Language: Chinese, English
Neurobiology
Computational Science
Learning Algorithms
Neural Networks
Synaptic Plasticity
Electrophysiology
Optical Imaging
Optogenetics
Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence
Areas of Focus
- Neurobiology and computational science integration
Work Experience
- 2014-2021 - Howard Hughes Medical Institute Janelia Research Campus - Postdoctoral Researcher/Research Scientist
- 2022-present - Tsinghua University School of Life Sciences - Assistant Professor
- 2022-present - Tsinghua-Peking Joint Center for Life Sciences, Tsinghua University-IDG/McGovern Institute for Brain Research - Researcher
Academic Background & Achievements
- 2003-2007 Bachelor: Tsinghua University
- 2007-2009 Master: Tsinghua University
- 2009-2014 PhD: Northwestern University
Publications
- Rapid synaptic plasticity contributes to a learned conjunctive code of position and choice-related information in the hippocampus, Zhao X, Hsu CL, Spruston N, 2021
- Bursting potentiates the neuro–AI connection, Sun W, Zhao X, Spruston N, 2021
- Membrane potential dynamics underlying context-dependent sensory responses in the hippocampus, Zhao X, Wang Y, Spruston N, Magee J, 2020
- Visual Cortex Modulates the Magnitude but Not the Selectivity of Looming-Evoked Responses in the Superior Colliculus of Awake Mice, Zhao X, Liu M, Cang J, 2014
- Orientation-selective Responses in the Mouse Lateral Geniculate Nucleus, Zhao X, Chen H, Liu X, Cang J, 2013
- Sublinear binocular integration preserves orientation selectivity in mouse visual cortex, Zhao X, Liu M, Cang J, 2013
Awards
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute International Student Research Fellowship (2012-2014)
- Northwestern University T32 Training Grant (2010-2011)
