What’s your background?
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Originally from Northern Mainland China
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Studied biochemistry at U of T for undergraduate and graduate school
Why science?
Fascinated by:
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The human body, especially how it functions as a system from the brain to the heart to the body
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Combination of biology/chemistry/physics, especially at the molecular level
Do you have any advice for someone interested in a career in research?
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Start exploring early
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Stay curious
What do you like to do for leisure?
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Watch TV, online shopping, play games
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Recent interests: oil painting, leather work and sewing, picked up violin
Any song or book recommendations?
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Many favorite songs, recently maybe “Big Bowl of Wide Noodles”
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Have been interested in neuroscience in recent years, especially the circuit/universe-like neurons and brain waves, etc.; recommended book: The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales by Oliver Sacks
If someone were to make a movie about your life, what would the title be?
Path to Happiness and Peace through Learning and Understanding