Huanhuan CUI

Huanhuan CUI is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Biology within the School of Life Sciences at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) in Shenzhen, China. She joined SUSTech in December 2018 and serves as a master's supervisor, contributing to both research and graduate education in molecular biology and genetics.

Educational Background:

• PhD in Biology, Free University of Berlin (2011.09-2016.04)
• MS in Animal Genetics, Northwest A&F University (2008.09-2010.06)
• BE in Bioengineering, Northwest A&F University (2004.09-2008.06)

Dr. CUI's research focuses on the mechanisms and method development of gene transcription and epigenetic regulation, with particular emphasis on RNA translation control. Her work spans multiple biological systems including cancer biology, developmental biology, and cardiovascular research, demonstrating a strong interdisciplinary approach that integrates molecular biology, genomics, and bioinformatics techniques. She has made significant contributions to understanding chromatin remodeling, transcriptional regulation, and RNA processing mechanisms.

Dr. CUI's publication record shows a consistent trajectory of high-impact research, with publications in prestigious journals including Nature Communications, Nucleic Acids Research, and Cellular & Molecular Immunology. Her work demonstrates expertise in CRISPR-based technologies, epigenetic regulation, and multi-omics approaches to studying complex biological processes.

Before joining SUSTech, Dr. CUI held positions as a Clinical Research Manager at BGI Genomics (2017.09-2018.11), a PostDoc at Charite Universitaetsmedizin Berlin (2016.05-2017.06), and a Research Assistant at Humboldt University of Berlin (2010.09-2011.08), building a diverse research background that bridges basic science and clinical applications.