Zhongwei Li PhD

Zhongwei Li, Ph.D., is Interim Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Professor of Biomedical Science. He teaches biomedical science courses for first year medical program and graduate programs. His research primarily focuses on RNA damage control and prevention of human diseases such as Alzheimer and Parkinson. His goals are to develop RNA damage biomarkers and identifying protective genes to cope with degenerative disorders. In addition, he is studying bacteria aiming to develop treatment of infectious diseases, including identification of bacterial genes involved in infection, different pathways for bacterial RNA metabolism, and methods for quick diagnosis of bacteria in clinical settings.