Ying Li

Ying Li is a Research Professor in the Department of Bio-Medical Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). Her research focuses on neurotrauma mechanisms, particularly traumatic axonal injury in central nervous system (CNS) neurons and dorsal root ganglion neurons. She investigates these phenomena using in vitro models to study cellular responses to mechanical stress.

Her work has led to a 2023 publication in Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience, which was highlighted in press coverage. Collaborations involve interdisciplinary approaches to neurotrauma research, emphasizing translational applications in biomedical engineering.

Key research areas include axon injury modeling, traumatic brain injury mechanisms, and neuronal responses to rapid stretch. Her findings contribute to understanding neural injury pathways and potential therapeutic targets.