Gene Detection and Editing Laboratory

Yi, Chengqi

Peking University Boya Distinguished Professor

Principal Investigator, Peking-Tsinghua Center for Life Sciences

Recipient of National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of China

National Special Support Plan for Talents at the High Level

Overseas High-level Talent Introduction Program for Young Scholars of China

Head of National Key Research and Development Program of China

Deputy Dean, Peking University Chengdu Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Biotechnologies

Research Field:

Our laboratory, positioned at the forefront of global biotechnology innovation, isdedicated to advancing human life and health. Through interdisciplinary integration of life sciences, chemistry andmedicine, we developed proprietary gene detection and gene editing technologies. Thesebreakthroughs empower us to pioneer liquid biopsy solutions for cancer andbirth defects, as well as RNA-based therapies for genetic diseases, aiming to provide safe and effective novel strategies for addressing major human health challenges.