People

The Bao lab strives to create an environment that inspires learning, innovation and passion for scientific discovery. We emphasize rigorous training and open communication, and work as a team to tackle fundamental challenges in membrane biology.​

"A well-functioning scientific laboratory is like a family. It is a place of wonderful social interactions and an environment that provides a support structure."

– Ron Vale (Cell 2019)

Huan  Bao (PI)

Qian Ren (Lab manager and staff scientist)

Jeehae Shin (Postdoc)

Hucheng Chang (Postdoc)

Yinghui Wang (Postdoc)

Sarah Dallo (Scripps Graduate student)

Yunhua Tian (Incoming UVA Graduate student) 

Huiwen Guan (Incoming UVA Graduate student) 

Stephen Gao (Undergraduate student)

Alumni

Shanwen Zhang (Research Assistant) 

Jing Chang (Postdoc)

Naciye Esma Tirtom (Postdoc) 

Samuel Ramirez (Undergraduate student)

Ava Allwardt (High-School student)