Zhujun Christina Yao

Zhujun Christina Yao
PhD Student

Hometown: Nanjing, China

College: Duke Kunshan University & Duke University (Dual Degree)

Research Interests: Computational Pathology in Brain Cancer

Career Goals: To facilitate the understanding of disease mechanisms through an integration of computational tools and wet lab experiments, and to propose potential directions for translational research.

Hobbies: Drawing, listening to music

Why Duke: Duke is a prestigious research institution that offers strong academic resources, a supportive PhD stipend, and an excellent climate. My undergraduate experience at Duke has been wonderful, and I hope to continue my academic journey here as a graduate student.

Why Durham: Durham is a quiet and beautiful city with similar weather to where I am from.