WEI Jiangbo

WEI Jiangbo is an Assistant Professor and holder of the NUS Presidential Young Professorship at the Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore. His research focuses on RNA modifications, epigenetic mechanisms, and their applications in precision medicine and biotechnology. He holds a B.Sc. from Peking University (2015), a Ph.D. from The University of Chicago (2021), and completed a postdoctoral fellowship there (2021-2023).

• B.Sc., Peking University, 2015
• Ph.D., The University of Chicago, 2021
• Postdoctoral Researcher, The University of Chicago, 2021-2023

His research interests span three core areas: (1) Investigating RNA modifications' roles in genetic information flow and epigenetic inheritance, (2) Leveraging RNA modifications for precision medicine via synthetic lethality and therapeutic targeting, and (3) Developing next-generation RNA profiling and modulation technologies. Notable contributions include studies on FTO-mediated LINE1 demethylation and YTHDF1-driven neuronal translation regulation.

His work has been recognized with awards such as the NUS Presidential Young Professorship (2023), Josef Fried Chemical Biology Award (2021), and Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-Financed Students (2020). Key findings include insights into m6A's role in adipocyte metabolism, cancer progression, and plant development.

• Labs/Teams: The Wei Lab at NUS focuses on RNA-centric regulatory mechanisms, with ongoing projects in cancer biology, epigenetic therapies, and RNA technology development.