Qingyuan Shi earned his B.S. in Biological Sciences from Arizona State University and is pursuing a Master of Biotechnology at the University of Pennsylvania. His research experience includes CRISPR-Cas13 RNA editing in the Gao Lab, where he contributed to constructing design and molecular cloning. In the Cheng Lab, he works on CRISPR activation and guide RNA plasmid construction. His interests center on RNA engineering, gene regulation, and translational biology. Outside the lab, Qingyuan is happiest on a snowboard or beneath the water. He has conducted ecological field research and is now a rescue diver. Whether exploring a new slope or a dive site, he enjoys the mix of curiosity, preparation, and adventure.
