About Me!
Welcome to my website! My name is Jason, and I am a passionate scientist who is committed to making a difference in the world of biomedical science. I have always been fascinated by biology, and my dad was the one who inspired me to explore the wonders of nature. I am dedicated to using engineering technologies to solve problems and make things work. I have had close ones who have battled cancer, which has fueled my desire to make a positive impact in the field of medicine. I am a strong believer in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and I value everyone in my team.
Education
2007 - 2011
Bachelor of Science
College of Biological Sciences,
China Agricultural University
2013 - 2018
Doctor of Philosophy
Tsinghua University
Advisor: Dr. Wanli Liu
Working Experience
2025 -
Assistant Professor
Department of Biomedical Engineering,
Michigan Technological University (MTU), USA
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2024 - 2025
Research Scientist II
Department of Biological Engineering, MIT, USA
Sponsor: Dr. Roger Kamm
2018 - 2023
Postdoc Associate
Department of Biological Engineering, MIT, USA
Mentor: Dr. Roger Kamm
2018 - 2022
Research fellow
Department of Oncology,
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, USA
Mentor: Dr. David Barbie
2011 - 2013
Research assistant
School of Life Sciences,
Tsinghua University, China
Teaching
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BE4901/2 Biomedical Design Project I (Fall)
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BE4910/2 Biomedical Design Project II (Spring)
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BE 4230/BE5320 Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering
Awards
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Convergence Scholars Award, MIT, 2024
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Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering (CMBE) Postdoctoral Researcher Travel Award, 2024
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Student and Young Investigator Sections (SYIS) Scientific Excellence Award from Tissue Engineering International & Regenerative Medicine Society Americas (TERMIS-AM), 2023
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Travel Awards for Microphysiological Systems World Summit in New Orleans, 2022
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Travel Awards for Engineering Multi-Cellular Living Systems Keystone meeting in Colorado, 2022
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Ludwig Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards, 2019
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Center for Life Sciences, Research scholarship, Third prize, 2018
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The Guanghua Scholarship, 2017
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The 28th Lab Contribution Award the Third prize, Tsinghua University, 2017
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National Scholarship, China, 2016
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Tsinghua-Bayer Life Science Forum, Best Oral Presentation Award, 2016
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Forum on Advancements in Immunology Research, Oral presentation First Prize, 2015
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The 26th Lab Contribution Award the Third prize, Tsinghua University, 2015
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Institute for Immunology of Tsinghua University Retreat, Oral Presentation Excellence Award, 2014
Professional
School service
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Member, the DEI subcommittee in the School of Engineering (SoE) Staff Advice and Implementation Committee (SAIC) at MIT
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Member, the leadership committee for the Koch Institute (KI) Postdoctoral Association (KIPA) at MIT
Membership
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Member, Tissue Engineering International & Regenerative Medicine Society
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Member, American Institute of Chemical Engineers
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Member, North American Vascular Biology Organization
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Member, Biomedical Engineering Society
Editor
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Bioengineering (Guest editor, 2022)
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Frontiers in Biophysics (Community editor, 2023-present),
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Frontiers in Pharmacology (Guest editor, 2023-2025)
Reviewer
Conference Service
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BMES Annual Meeting, Session Chair (2), 2025
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BMES Annual Meeting, Abstract reviewer, 2025
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BMES Annual Meeting, Abstract reviewer, 2024
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MIT Microbiome Symposium, Cambridge, MA; Poster Judge, 2024
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3rd International Conference on Biomedical Engineering Instrumentation, Boston, MA; Session Chair, 2023
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32nd Annual Irwin M. Arias Symposium. Cambridge, MA; Session Chair, 2023
Funds
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2025-2026 MIT-DFCI Footbridge Bridge Project “A Vascularized Tumor-on-a-chip Model for Preclinical Evaluation of CAR T Cell Secreted-payload for Treating Ovarian Cancer” PI: Drs. Roger Kamm (MIT) and Wayne Marasco (DFCI)
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2020-2021 NCI administrative supplement for parent NIH grant 5U01CA214381 “Effects of intravascular and transmural flow on endothelial PD-L1 expression and their impact on immune checkpoint blockade therapy” PI: Drs. Roger Kamm and David Barbie
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2019 Ludwig postdoctoral fellowship “Development of long-term physiologic metastasis models with blood and lymphatic vessels” Awardee: Dr. Zhengpeng Wan