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Shao-Rong Gao
Life Science
Tongji University
Shanghai
Language: English, Chinese
Embryonic Development
Pluripotent Stem Cells
Epigenetics
Cell Reprogramming
Gene Expression
Dna Methylation
Histone Modification
Chromatin
Gene Regulation
Cell Fate
Areas of Focus
- Embryonic Development and Pluripotent Stem Cells
- Epigenetic Regulation Mechanisms in Early Embryonic Development and Somatic Cell Reprogramming
Work Experience
- 1998-2000 Research Assistant and Joint PhD Training at Brown University Medical School
- 2000-2002 Postdoctoral Researcher at Roslin Institute, UK (Mentor: Prof. Ian Wilmut)
- 2002-2004 Postdoctoral Researcher at Temple University Medical School, USA
- 2004-2005 Assistant Professor at University of Connecticut, USA
- 2005-2013 Researcher and Senior Researcher at Beijing Institute of Life Sciences
- 2013-present Distinguished Professor and Dean at Tongji University College of Life Science and Technology
Academic Background & Achievements
- 1989-1993 Bachelor's Degree from Shandong Agricultural University
- 1993-1996 Master's Degree from China Agricultural University
- 1996-2000 PhD from the Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Received national and international recognition for contributions to embryonic development and somatic cell reprogramming
Publications
- Distinct features of H3K4me3 and H3K27me3 chromatin domains in pre-implantation embryos, Liu X, Wang C, Liu W, Li J, Li C, Kou X, Chen J, Zhao Y, Gao H, Wang H, Zhang Y, Gao Y, Gao S, 2016
- iPS cells can support full term development of tetraploid blastocyst-complemented embryos, Kang L, Wang J, Zhang Y, Kou Z, Gao S, 2009
Awards
- 2023 National Innovation Award
- 2022 Shanghai Natural Science Award, First Prize (First Author)
- 2021 Chinese Society for Cell Biology Outstanding Achievement Award
- 2020 National Natural Science Award, Second Prize (First Author)
- 2019 Ministry of Education Science Research Outstanding Achievement Award, Natural Science First Prize (First Author)
- 2015 Tan Jiazhen Life Science Innovation Award
- 2014 National Natural Science Award, Second Prize (Fourth Author)
- 2011 Zhou Guangzhao Foundation Award for Outstanding Young Scientists
- 2009 WuXi PharmaTech Life Science Research Award
