Li Zhu

Li Zhu is an Associate Research Scientist in the Department of Internal Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine. Their research focuses on genetic disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions, and microbiome-related interventions. Key areas include Prader-Willi syndrome treatment optimization, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) comorbidity analysis, and probiotic efficacy studies.

• Expertise in systematic reviews and clinical trial designs for pediatric populations
• Pioneering work on microbiota alterations in ASD and metabolic syndromes
• Public health policy analysis regarding labor protections and occupational health

Research integrates molecular biology techniques with epidemiological methods to address complex health challenges. Current projects investigate microbiome-gut-brain interactions and translational applications of probiotic therapies.