Sizhao Lu M.D. Ph.D.

Sizhao Lu M.D. Ph.D.

@SizhaoLu

Research Assistant Professor

US
sizhao.lu@cuanschutz.edu

Summary

My expertise spans from developing preclinical models of complex diseases to investigating molecular signaling pathways. I have extensive experience in bioinformatics analysis of omics data and its applications in research. I am particularly passionate about uncovering the genetic foundations of diseases and advancing personalized treatment approaches.

Overview

Total Experience

9 y 3 m

Total Projects

3

Total Skills

5

Certifications

0

Education

Certificate

Highest Degree Achieved

Stats

Total Jobs

3

Avg Job Duration

3y 1m

Skills

Molecular Biology

Level: Master

RNA and DNA extraction
PCR & qPCR
Western blotting
Molecular cloning
Reporter assay
Chromatin/Ribonucleoprotein immunoprecipitation
Co-immunoprecipitation
Immunofluorescent staining
Confocal Microscopy
Flow cytometry
in vivo and in vitro experimental models

Omics Methods

Level: Master

RNA-seq
scRNA-seq
ATAC-seq
Spatial Transcriptomics
Metabolomics

Python

Level: Master

Anaconda
Jupyter
Pandas
Anndata
Scanpy
scvi-tools
Scvelo
Squidpy
cellpose
CellRank
LIANA
PyDESeq2
Pytometry
GPU acceleration (Cuda)

R

Level: Master

Tidyr
ggplot2
limma
Seurat

Linux/Unix

Level: Master

Bash scripting
Slurm batch system
High-performance computing
RNA-seq aligner (STAR, HISAT2)
Cell/Space Ranger
Git/GitHub
Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database submission and access

Career Progression

Postdoctoral Fellow

5 years 2 months

Instructor

2 years 9 months

Research Assistant Professor

1 years 3 months