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Assistant Professor Zepeng Yao is a neuroscientist specializing in connectomics and systems biology, contributing to the fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) whole-brain connectome project. He is part of the FlyWire Consortium, which published pivotal studies in Nature detailing the brain's neuronal wiring. His research integrates artificial intelligence and open science approaches, engaging researchers, students, and citizen scientists.
Key research interests include neuronal connectivity, circadian rhythms, and neuroendocrine regulation. Yao's work bridges AI-driven analysis with biological systems, emphasizing collaborative and reproducible science. His studies span from visual system wiring to metabolic regulation via serotonergic neurons.
Notable contributions include the Nature connectome project, the Fly Cell Atlas, and analyses of circadian clock neuron networks. These studies advance understanding of brain structure-function relationships and behavioral regulation in Drosophila.
