Haojun received her B.S. in Biology from Nankai University in Tianjin, China. She then moved to the United States to pursue her Ph.D. advised by Dr. Svetlana Lutsenko at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she investigated the crosstalk between metal and lipid metabolism. Following her doctoral training, she joined the University of California, San Francisco as a postdoctoral fellow in the laboratory of Dr. Davide Ruggero, focusing on mRNA translational control in cancer and metabolic disorders. In Spring 2026, Haojun will launch her independent research program as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacological Sciences at Stony Brook University.

Favorites: thinking about the mysteries of evolution/insulin resistance, cooking, traveling with family, and detective novels/movies.

I am a Research Technician in Dr. Yang’s lab at Stony Brook University. I recently completed my Master of Science in Biotechnology from Northeastern University, where I gained experience in molecular biology techniques including PCR, Western blotting, and cell culture. My research interests include gene therapy, molecular assays, and biomanufacturing, and I am excited to contribute to research that advances innovative therapeutic strategies. 

Favorites: Outside of the lab, I enjoy traveling and cooking, which allow me to explore new cultures and cuisines.

I am currently an undergraduate student majoring in Biochemistry at Stony Brook University. I grew up in Wuhan, China, and recently joined Dr. Yang’s lab. I am interested in understanding the molecular mechanisms of metabolic diseases, particularly insulin resistance.

Favorites: I enjoy making desserts and reading novels. In my free time, I also like playing table tennis.

I am a senior undergraduate student at Stony Brook University majoring in Biochemistry with a minor in Japanese Studies. I have professional experience at Stony Brook University Hospital, where I worked as a Patient Experience Intern in the Emergency Department and as a Student Assistant in the Specimen Receiving Laboratory. My academic interests focus on metabolic processes and their underlying biochemical mechanisms. I am excited to contribute to ongoing research in Dr. Yang’s lab and to further develop my skills in experimental design and data analysis.

Favorites: Cooking any type of cuisine, listening to music, reading, and gaming