Lei Wei, Ph.D.

Professor, School of Life Sciences

Westlake University

Lei Wei received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Tsinghua University, China. He obtained his doctoral degree in molecular biology and genetics at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC). His doctoral research was focused on the detailed molecular mechanisms of regulation of DNA replication and repair. He then developed an interest in the interface of host and viral pathogen，and investigated the molecular mechanism of hepatitis B virus replication as a postdoctoral associate at Princeton University. Dr. Wei is the Principal Investigator of Viral Pathogen and Host Interaction Laboratory at Westlake University.

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About the School of Life Sciences

By building world-class research programs and centers, the School of Life Sciences at Westlake University strives to pursue questions fundamental to our understanding of biology and disease, and to develop enabling technologies that advance human health and civilization. The school is dedicated to cultivating future leaders in biomedical research through an emphasis on multidisciplinary training in biology, chemistry, medicine, and engineering.

The School of Life Sciences has established research programs in Biophysics and Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics and Developmental Biology, Neurobiology, Immunology and Microbiology, Systems and Synthetic Biology, Chemical Biology, and other related fields.

To facilitate research and training, the School of Life Sciences has established an Advanced Biomedical Technology (ABT) Core Facility and an Animal Resources Center. The ABT Core Facility is equipped with state-of-the-art research technology, including facilities for cryo-electron microscopy, mass spectrometry, flow cytometry, light microscopy, genomics, metabolism, bioinformatics, and high-throughput screening.

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About Westlake University

Westlake University is a new type of high-quality research-oriented university based in the historic Chinese city of Hangzhou – a stunning city well-known throughout Asia for its long history, rich culture, fine arts, and beautiful scenery. Their university was founded by prominent globally respected scientists and scholars. They are quickly becoming a leading university for science, engineering, and innovation. At Westlake, they emphasize academic freedom, research excellence, interdisciplinary engagement, and international collaboration. They are committed to building a truly international, world-class, research-oriented university.

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