Yanbin Zhang

Dr. Yanbin Zhang is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He serves as Director of the BMB Program Admissions Committee and holds a primary appointment in the department.

• PhD, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Peking University (1998)
• MS, Genetics, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (1994)
• BA, Biology, Hebei University (1991)
• Post-Doctoral Fellowship, University of Kentucky (2001)

His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of DNA repair, including inter-strand crosslink repair, double-strand break repair, mismatch repair, and translesion synthesis. The lab investigates how these mechanisms contribute to genome instability and cancer development, particularly in breast cancer, with emphasis on the Fanconi anemia pathway and DNA damage repair proteins.

Recent publications highlight his work on the role of FANCA in oncogenesis, nanotechnology-based gene transfection improvements, and MLH1 deficiency's impact on DNA repair pathways. These studies span disciplines such as DNA Repair, Cancer Biology, and Genetics.

Scientific Awards:

• Stanley J Glaser Award
• ASBMB Annual Meeting Travel Award
• College Graduate of the Year Award, Hebei Province Education Committee

Dr. Zhang has been actively involved in graduate program admissions, research onboarding policies, and the cGAS-STING pathway's role in genome instability. He teaches advanced courses in biochemistry and cell biology.

The lab is located at the University of Miami, with contact details provided for collaboration and inquiries.