Jiayang (Harper) Ling

EDUCATION

College / University

University College London

Highest Degree

Master in Cell Biology

Major Subjects

Neurobiology, Molecular and Cell Biology

Country

China (P.R.)

Lab Experience

Cell culture, Immunohistochemistry, Confocal microscopy, ImageJ, Western Blot, Molecular Cloning, PCR, basic experience in data analysis using Volocity and R

Projects / Research

2025 – 2026: MSci Year 4 thesis, "Identify and characterise Dickkopf-3 binding receptor in mouse hippocampus", Salinas Lab, University College London, United Kingdom
2024 – 2025: MSci Year 3 thesis, "Data analysis of astrocyte-secreted proteins in synaptic protection responding to Dickkopf 1 signalling", Salinas Lab, University College London, United Kingdom
2024: Intern, "Investigated into the non-translated mRNA Tp53inp2 in NGF signalling of sympathetic neurons", Riccio Lab, University College London, United Kingdom

Scholarships / Awards

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

My scientific interests revolve around understanding how neurons and tetrapartite synapses work together to orchestrate neuro-glia crosstalk and neuroplasticity, giving rise to perception and cognition. I see myself investigating questions such as synaptic transmission between neuronal subtypes, the molecular dynamics of the extracellular matrix in shaping memory engrams, and brain mapping through molecular connectomics. I aspire to apply transformative super-resolution technologies to unravel these complex processes. By joining the program, I hope to grow into a creative and innovative scientist who can shed light on the mechanisms underlying neurological diseases and contribute to their treatment.