Maizie Zhouمشاهده پروفایل
استادیار
Maizie Zhou is an Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science at Vanderbilt University’s School of Engineering. She holds dual PhDs in Computer Science (Stanford University) and Neuroscience (Wake Forest School of Medicine), with additional degrees from Wake Forest University and Huazhong University of Science and Technology. Her research focuses on computational genomics, bioinformatics, and machine learning applied to problems in cancer genomics, single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, and computational neuroscience. She leads the Zhou Lab, which develops algorithms for structural variant detection, neural circuit analysis, and integrative omics approaches. Recent work includes tools like VolcanoSV and stDyer, and she has received grants from NIH, Vanderbilt Brain Institute, and industry partnerships. Key achievements include VUSE Best Paper Awards, Global Engagement Travel Grants, and mentoring students in prestigious programs like the Provost’s Pathbreaking Discovery Award. Her lab also explores the neural underpinnings of cognitive maturation in primates, combining computational and experimental neuroscience. Education: PhDs in Computer Science (Stanford) and Neuroscience (Wake Forest), MS (Computer Science, Wake Forest), BS (Biotechnology, Huazhong). Research interests span computational genomics (e.g., structural variant detection, haplotype phasing), spatial transcriptomics (clustering, integration), and computational neuroscience (neural circuit dynamics, prefrontal cortex plasticity). Her lab’s tools address challenges in precision medicine, cancer genomics, and understanding adolescent brain development. Recent projects include NIH-funded work on spatial transcriptomics and collaborations with Dr. Meltzer’s lab on cancer genomics. Publications highlight advancements in bioinformatics tools and neural mechanisms, with trends toward multi-omics integration and algorithmic innovation in genomics. Awards include the Global Engagement Travel Grant and CCSB Accelerator Fund. Students under her mentorship have excelled in qualifying exams and travel grants, reflecting her impactful training program.












