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

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

Lucia Chiao

Role: Labratory Technician/Manager

Experience: Master's Degree and 6 years in the Zhou Lab

Interests: Autophagy & necrosis, baking, and soccer

Jonathan

Jonathan Pickett

Role: PhD Candidate

Experience: 4 years in the Zhou Lab

Interests: Membrane protein regulation, aging research, and basketball

Omar

Omar Cruz Ramirez

Role: Graduate Student

Experience: 2 years in the Zhou Lab

Interests: Vesicle fusion, autophagy, and classic rock

Frank

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

Jerry

Omar Pena Ramos

Role: Post-Doctoral Researcher in Huffington Center on Aging

Omar

Ryan Haley

Role:Industry

Ryan

Yoshi Furuta

Role:Graduate Student at BCM

Yoshi

Pamela Agbu

Role:Graduate Student at BCM

Pamela

Margarita Bonilla

Role:Graduate Student at BCM

Margarita

Bobbie Chuang

Role:Graduate Student at BCM

Bobbie

Renee Edlund

Role:Graduate Student at BCM

Renee

Bin He

Role:Graduate Student at BCM

Bin

Henry He

Role:Graduate Student at BCM

Henry

Tian-Tian He

Role:Graduate Student at BCM

Tian-Tian

Kelly Jones

Role:Graduate Student at BCM

Kelly

Nina Kosaeva

Role:Graduate Student at BCM

Nina

Xiaohong Leng

Role:Graduate Student at BCM

Xiaohong

Zao Li

Role:Graduate Student at BCM

Zao

Sunnie Liu

Role:Graduate Student at BCM

Sunnie

Xianghua Liu

Role:Graduate Student at BCM

Xianghua

Nan Lu

Role:Graduate Student at BCM

Nan

Paolo Mangahas

Role:Graduate Student at BCM

Paolo

Sampeter Odera

Role:Graduate Student at BCM

Sampeter

Naxhiely Ramon

Role:Graduate Student at BCM

Naxhiely

Qian Shen

Role:Graduate Student at BCM

Qian

Beibei Song

Role:Graduate Student at BCM

Beibei

Pamela Utu

Role:Graduate Student at BCM

Pamela

Jaileen Valentin

Role:Graduate Student at BCM

Jaileen

Victor Venegas

Role:Graduate Student at BCM

Victor

Ying Wang

Role:Graduate Student at BCM

Ying

Youli Xia

Role:Graduate Student at BCM

Youli

Xiaomeng Yu

Role:Graduate Student at BCM

Xiaomeng