Lab Members
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Principal Investigator
 | Nozomu Yachie (Personal website, CV)
Principal Investigator
Combining technologies in cell engineering, genome editing, and computational biology, my laboratory is trying to develop crazy cool technologies to measure the dynamics of molecules and unlock many barriers in developmental and stem cell biology. For more, see Yachie lab Researches.
E-mail: nozomu.yachie ubc.ca
twitter: @nzmaychie
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Staff members
 | Jing Wang
Laboratory Manager
E-mail: jingwangmail.ubc.ca
Hobby or fun fact: Cooking & Traveling
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 | Madina Kagieva (CV)
Technician
With a background in cancer genetics and synthetic biology, I love exploring novel genetic engineering techniques and the ethics underlying their usage and implementation. Currently, I am working on a mammalian lineage tracing project.
E-mail: madina.kagievaubc.ca
Hobby or fun fact: Pottery, beading and board games (Unsolved Case Files is so fun!)
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Postdoctoral Researchers
 | Soh Ishiguro (Personal website)
Postdoctoral Fellow (JSPS Fellow for Research Abroad)
Developing new biomeasurement technologies using DNA barcodes and genome editing to decipher biological systems.
E-mail: soh.ishiguro3914gmail.com
Hobby or fun fact: Science and podcasting
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 | Rina Yogo (CV)
Postdoctoral Fellow (JSPS Fellow for Research Abroad)
I worked on the biophysical study of dynamic structures and interactions of antibody glycoprotein and completed my PhD degree in Japan. I hope to develop technologies to identify protein-protein interaction networks of single cells in heterogeneous biological systems.
E-mail: rina03kkgmail.com
Hobby or fun fact: Playing golf
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 | Zhengcheng (Leo) He (CV)
Postdoctoral Fellow
I am working on improving a mammalian cell lineage tracing technology.
Hobby or fun fact: Gardening, Yoga, Beach Volleyball...
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PhD students
 | Yusuke Kijima (CV)
PhD student (U Tokyo/JSPS DC2 Fellow)
I'm developing technologies to record biological information (cell lineage / location) and understand the comprehensive machinery of development.
Hobby or fun fact: I love (listening) 90s alternative music
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 | Nanami Masuyama (CV)
PhD student (Keio U/JSPS DC2 Fellow)
I'm developing a mammalian cell lineage tracing technology.
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 | Sofia Romero (CV)
PhD Student (SBME)
Originally from Mexico, I moved to Vancouver to complete MASc at UBC. I joined the Yachie lab to pursue my PhD, from a past studying honey bees and their microbiome, currently I'm developing methylation sensors to understand the epigenetic phenomena involved in cellular heterogeneity.
Hobby or fun fact: 7 times marathon finisher. Love biking and animals.
twitter: @atenasofia |
 | Ren Takimoto (CV)
PhD Student (GSAT)
I completed my master”Ēs degree in Japan studying nitrogen-fixing bacteria. Being fascinated by unique technologies invented in Yachie lab, I decided to pursue my Ph.D. at UBC. I”Ēm currently developing a technology for deciphering heterogeneous cell populations through DNA barcoding and single-cell analysis technologies. My goal is to bring innovations in science.
E-mail: renn3264student.ubc.ca
Hobby or fun fact: Playing tetris/soccer, watching baseball/snowboarding, and collecting insects
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MASc students
 | Arman Adel (CV)
MASc Student (SBME)
Harnessing genome editing and single-cell transcriptome technologies, I am developing a high-content cell type recording system to record high-resolution differentiation trajectories in genome embedded synthetic DNA memory with the goal of deciphering whole-body cell differentiation trajectories during mammalian development.
E-mail: armanadel96gmail.com
Hobby or fun fact: Playing Soccer/Coaching Soccer/Snowboarding/Music
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 | Rina Sakata (CV)
MASc Student (SBME)
Background in synthetic biology, with an increasing interest in stem cell biology. Currently developing a technology for deciphering heterogeneous cell populations through combining genetic circuits, DNA barcoding, and single-cell analysis technologies.
E-mail: rsakatastudent.ubc.ca
Hobby or fun fact: Climbing mountains
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 | Sean Okawa (CV)
MASc Student (SBME/MasaSon Scholar)
I completed my bachelors degree at UBC studying epigenetics. After graduating I went to Yachie Lab in Tokyo, but in a twist of fate returned to UBC with Yachie Lab a few years later. I'm passionate about learning and applying cutting-edge synthetic biology technologies particularly to deciphering the "phosphocode."
Hobby or fun fact: Piano
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 | Yin Liu (CV)
MASc Student (SBME)
I graduated in China with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science. As an undergraduate student, I used to apply biological and chemical methods to study the principles of some environmental phenomena. Attracted by cell engineering and genome editing technologies, I became a member of Yachie lab. As a MASc student, I hope to do something interesting and exciting in the field of synthetic and developmental biology.
Hobby or fun fact: (I've decided to do more) Reading
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 | Brett Kiyota (CV)
MSc Student (GSAT)
After completing a bachelors degree at UBC studying genetics, I'm currently in the BCS program at UBC. I'm working on developing a new phylogeny reconstruction algorithm.
E-mail: brettckiyotagmail.com
Hobby or fun fact: Reading & biking
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 | Sanchit Chopra (CV)
MASc Student (SBME/NSERC CGS-M Fellow)
I graduated with a BSc. in Chemical/Biomedical Engineering at the University of Calgary, where I investigated the role of DNA repair machinery in improving the efficiency of novel genome editing technologies. I am passionate to learn about the synergies between engineering and life-sciences research that can unblock barriers and provide feasible solutions for the market - specifically, using CRISPR-based genome editing methods to understand human health and disease.
E-mail: emailsanchitchopra.com
Hobby or fun fact: Basketball and brewing beer
twitter: @SanchitChopra_
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 | Chengyu Ye (CV)
MASc Student (SBME)
Originally came from Chengdu. I completed my bachelor's degree at McGill University, studying Microbiology & Immunology. I'm passionate about synthetic biology and hope to be involved in designing cutting-edge technologies in this field.
E-mail: yecytomhotmail.com
Hobby or fun fact: Fishing, Camping and Beetles Collections
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Undergraduate Researchers
 | Samuel King (CV)
Undergraduate Researcher
From UBC Biology
I am finishing my undergrad at UBC specializing in Cell and Molecular Biology (Honours). I am currently developing specialized base editing technologies.
E-mail: samuelkingalumni.ubc.ca
Hobby or fun fact: Motorcycle riding
twitter: @samuelhking
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 | Morris Huang
Undergraduate Researcher
From UBC Microbiology and Immunology
I am a undergraduate at the Microbiology and Immunology faculty, with an interest in genetics, gene therapy, and synthetic biology. I am currently working on a novel viral detection platform.
Hobby or fun fact: Watching movies/documentaries and reading books (Most recent book finished: Circe; Most recent film: Icarus)
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 | Myles Osenton
Undergraduate Researcher
From UBC Chemistry
I am a second-year undergraduate student in chemistry and biochemistry interested in applying quantum chemistry and materials to biological systems. I am currently working on a virology genomics modelling project.
E-mail: mylesosentonemailuser.net
Hobby or fun fact: Learning Mandarin and using fountain pens.
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 | Jason Sunardi (CV)
Undergraduate Researcher
From U Toronto
I am currently an undergraduate student at the University of Toronto in the engineering science program. My project involves developing novel lineage tracing/genome editing tools using error-prone polymerases.
E-mail: jason.sunardimail.utoronto.ca
Hobby or fun fact: I enjoy strategy games and puzzles!
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 | Alima Suleimen (CV)
Undergraduate Researcher
From UBC Biology
I am a fourth-year undergraduate student studying biology at UBC, passionate about learning more about synthetic biology and gene editing.
Hobby or fun fact: A big Netflix fan
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 | Brian Guo (CV)
Undergraduate Researcher
From UBC SBME
I am a cellular bioengineer currently working on developing a viral barcoding system to screen out potential vicious variants.
E-mail: hongyu7student.ubc.ca
Hobby or fun fact: Travel and Music
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 | Daniel Guo
Undergraduate Researcher
From Stanford
I am a first-year undergraduate studying studying bioengineering and computer science at Stanford University. I am passionate about genetic engineering, synthetic biology, and AI/machine learning. I am currently working on specialized base editing technologies.
E-mail: danguostanford.edu
Hobby or fun fact: Cello, Reading, and R&B music
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