Our Team
Step into the Zhou Lab, where we're not just a team – we’re a family. Each member of our lab brings their own unique story, passions, and dreams, weaving together a tapestry of diverse backgrounds and shared aspirations. Here, in this close-knit family setting, we support, inspire, and learn from each other every day. Our strength lies not just in our scientific skills, but in our mutual respect, camaraderie, and genuine care for one another. Join us in meeting the individuals who not only drive our scientific inquiry but also create a warm, welcoming environment that feels like home.
Current Team:
Dr. Zheng Zhou
Principle Investigator
Experience: 30 years in Genetics, Developmental, and Cellular Biology
Interests: Clearance of apoptotic cells in C. elegans, mentorship, and bird watching
Lucia Chiao
Role: Labratory Technician/Manager
Experience: Master's Degree and 6 years in the Zhou Lab
Interests: Autophagy & necrosis, baking, and soccer
Jonathan Pickett
Role: PhD Candidate
Experience: 4 years in the Zhou Lab
Interests: Membrane protein regulation, aging research, and basketball
Omar Cruz Ramirez
Role: Graduate Student
Experience: 2 years in the Zhou Lab
Interests: Vesicle fusion, autophagy, and classic rock
Frank Lu
Role: Labratory Technician
Experience:Bachelor's Degree and 1 year in the Zhou Lab
Interests: Microinjection, mental health, and tennis
Former members:
Feitong "Jerry" Wan
Role: Former Lab Technician
Omar Pena Ramos
Role: Graduate Student
Current Role: Post-Doctoral Researcher in Huffington Center on Aging
Ryan Haley
Role: Graduate Student and Post-doc
Current Role:Industry
Yoshi Furuta
Role: Visiting Scholar
Current Role:Graduate Student at BCM
Pamela Agbu
Role: Graduate Student at BCM
Margarita Bonilla
Role:Graduate Student at BCM
Bobbie Chuang
Role:Graduate Student at BCM
Renee Edlund
Role:Graduate Student at BCM
Bin He
Role:Graduate Student at BCM
Henry He
Role:Graduate Student at BCM
Tian-Tian He
Role:Graduate Student at BCM
Kelly Jones
Role:Graduate Student at BCM
Nina Kosaeva
Role:Graduate Student at BCM
Xiaohong Leng
Role:Graduate Student at BCM
Zao Li
Role:Graduate Student at BCM
Sunnie Liu
Role:Graduate Student at BCM
Xianghua Liu
Role:Graduate Student at BCM
Nan Lu
Role:Graduate Student at BCM
Paolo Mangahas
Role:Graduate Student at BCM
Sampeter Odera
Role:Graduate Student at BCM
Naxhiely Ramon
Role:Graduate Student at BCM
Qian Shen
Role:Graduate Student at BCM
Beibei Song
Role:Graduate Student at BCM
Pamela Utu
Role:Graduate Student at BCM
Jaileen Valentin
Role:Graduate Student at BCM
Victor Venegas
Role:Graduate Student at BCM
Ying Wang
Role:Graduate Student at BCM
Youli Xia
Role:Graduate Student at BCM
Xiaomeng Yu
Role:Graduate Student at BCM