Staff Scientist
Education:
Ph.D., Genomics & Molecular Biology, 2004, National Center for Gene Research & Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences
B.Sc., Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University
Biography
Yu Zhang is a genomics scientist with expertise in analyses of rare monogenic disorders and (less rare) genetic variants in human diseases. Using computational methods, she identifies lead candidate genetic variants that potentially explain undiagnosed inborn errors of immunity. She also coordinates and leads the HIDS efforts to identify genetic susceptibility to life-threatening influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2 infections through national and international collaborations.