Wei Wei Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, BC

675 West 10th Ave, Vancouver

• Research laboratory: Dr. Pamela Hoodless Lab
• Projects:1) Epigenetic modifications regulating hepatocellular carcinoma and hepatocyte differentiation; 2) Genome-wide analysis of miRNA and mRNA expression during liver development; 3) MiRNA functions during early.
• Collaboration: 1) Transcriptional regulation of novel midgut marker Nepn;… Show more
• Collaboration: 1) Transcriptional regulation of novel midgut marker Nepn; 2) Exploring the functions of cis-regulatory elements of MEIS1 using an HM-1 targeting and differentiation system.
• Contributions: 1) Set up bioinformatic methods to study miRNA expression profiling; 2) Developed methods to validate miRNA-target pairs and EMT assay; 3) Optimized gene delivery through lentiviral vectors; 4) Developed.
• Selected publications: 1) Wei W, Hou J, Alder O, Ye X, Lee S, Cullum R, Chu A, Zhao Y, Warner SM, Knight DA, Yang D, Jones SJ, Marra MA, Hoodless PA. Genome-wide microRNA and mRNA profiling in mouse liver development.

• Research laboratory: Dr. Hongkui Deng Lab
• Projects: 1) Establishment of mouse, rat and human embryonic stem cells using small molecules; 2) Differentiation embryonic stem cells into germ line cells.
• Contributions: 1) Developed a novel strategy with increased efficiency and ease of operation for mouse embryonic stem (ES) cell derivation; 2) Developed the first in vitro primordial germ cell (PGC) specification model.
• Contributions: 1) Developed a novel strategy with increased efficiency and ease of operation for mouse embryonic stem (ES) cell derivation; 2) Developed the first in vitro primordial germ cell (PGC) specification model.
• Contributions as group leader: 1) Arrangement of subprojects within group members; 2) Organized journal club and seminar; 3) Trained co-op students and technicians. Fostered effective communication and productive.
• Selected publications: 1) Shen Y*, Shi C*, Wei W*, Yu W, Li W, Yang Y, Xu J, Ying W, Sui X, Fang L, Li W, Yang H, Shen H, Ding S, Shi Y, Deng H. The heterogeneity and dynamic equilibrium of rat embryonic stem cells..

• Research laboratory: Dr. Hongkui Deng Lab
• Project: Establishment of mouse model with mouse embryonic stem cells.
• Contribution: Generated the first cloned mouse in China.
• Academic activities: Participating in the translation of English biology textbook to assist the teaching of undergraduate students.
• Selected publications:1) Li X, Wei W, Yong J, Jia Q, Yu Y, Di K. The genetic heterozygosity and fitness of tetraploid embryos and embryonic stem cells are crucial… Show more
• Selected publications:1) Li X, Wei W, Yong J, Jia Q, Yu Y, Di K. The genetic heterozygosity and fitness of tetraploid embryos and embryonic stem cells are crucial parameters influencing survival of mice derived from.

Phd, Stem Cell Differentiation And Proliferation

Thesis: Primordial germ cell specification from embryonic stem cells

Bsc, Veterinary Medicine

Activities and Societies: Minister in Practice in Student Union of Collage of Veterinary Medicine in China Agricultural University..