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Quanbing Mou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Rice University, holding the Kenneth S. Pitzer-Schlumberger Junior Faculty Chair. His research focuses on chemical biology, analytical chemistry, and bioengineering, particularly in nucleic acid-based biosensors, CRISPR systems, and RNA-related technologies. He earned his B.E. from Sichuan University and a Ph.D. from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, followed by postdoctoral training at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of Texas at Austin.
His lab develops tools for spatial imaging of biomacromolecules, mRNA-based therapies, and high-fidelity gene editing systems. Key achievements include pioneering aptamer-based biosensors for metal ions and metabolites, as well as innovative caging strategies for functional nucleic acid applications.
Notable awards include the Norman Hackerman-Welch Young Investigator title and the Pitzer-Schlumberger Chair. His work bridges chemical tools and biological systems, with applications in disease detection and treatment.
