Welcome to Li Laboratory at University of Georgia
Our lab studies mechanisms of DNA damage, DNA damage response, DNA repair, mutagenesis, and the coupling of these cellular processes in organisms ranging from yeast to mice to human cells. We employ cutting-edge approaches from diverse areas, including genomics, biochemistry, bioinformatics, and machine learning, to investigate the intricate interplay between DNA damage formation, DNA repair, and mutagenesis.
We are currently seeking talented and enthusiastic postdoctoral researchers and graduate students to join our team. Highly motivated individuals with interests in the field of bioinformatics and molecular biology are encouraged to apply. Feel free to contact us at [email protected]!
August 20, 2024
We are excited to welcome Shreya Ghosh to our lab!
We are excited to welcome Shreya Ghosh to our lab!
August 19, 2024
Tanvi Kamat has been selected as an awardee for CURO Research Award. Congratulations!
Tanvi Kamat has been selected as an awardee for CURO Research Award. Congratulations!
August 15, 2024
Our paper, “Nucleotide Excision Repair of Aflatoxin-Induced DNA Damage within the 3D Human Genome Organization,” has been accepted for publication in Nucleic Acids Research! Cheers to Yiran and Adeel—great job!
Our paper, “Nucleotide Excision Repair of Aflatoxin-Induced DNA Damage within the 3D Human Genome Organization,” has been accepted for publication in Nucleic Acids Research! Cheers to Yiran and Adeel—great job!
August 14, 2024
We are excited to welcome Shan Jiang to our lab!
Shang Jiang will work on bioinformatics.
We are excited to welcome Shan Jiang to our lab!
Shang Jiang will work on bioinformatics.
July 8, 2024
Our collaborative paper, “UV damage induces production of mitochondrial DNA fragments with specific length profiles” has been published in Genetics! Cheers!
Our collaborative paper, “UV damage induces production of mitochondrial DNA fragments with specific length profiles” has been published in Genetics! Cheers!
February 23, 2024
Shan Jiang was selected as the recipient of the 2024 Presidential Graduate Fellow Award. This award recognizes this year’s exceptionally qualified recipients for their outstanding scholarship and excellent potential for success in their chosen fields. It is the University’s most prestigious award for graduate students. Cheers!
Shan Jiang was selected as the recipient of the 2024 Presidential Graduate Fellow Award. This award recognizes this year’s exceptionally qualified recipients for their outstanding scholarship and excellent potential for success in their chosen fields. It is the University’s most prestigious award for graduate students. Cheers!
February 9, 2024
Dr. Li has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 SOT/AACT Outstanding Young Toxicologist Award. Congratulations!
Dr. Li has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 SOT/AACT Outstanding Young Toxicologist Award. Congratulations!
January 8, 2024
We are excited to welcome Tanvi Kamat to our lab!
Tanvi Kamat will work on DNA damage and repair.
We are excited to welcome Tanvi Kamat to our lab!
Tanvi Kamat will work on DNA damage and repair.
December 21, 2023
Sophia Milazzo has been selected as an awardee for Spring 2024 CURO Research Award. Congratulations!
Sophia Milazzo has been selected as an awardee for Spring 2024 CURO Research Award. Congratulations!
December 21, 2023
Anvi Rao has been selected as an awardee for Spring 2024 CURO Research Award. Congratulations!
Anvi Rao has been selected as an awardee for Spring 2024 CURO Research Award. Congratulations!
June 21, 2023
Kyle was awarded the EMGS Student and New Investigator Travel Award. Congratulations!
Kyle was awarded the EMGS Student and New Investigator Travel Award. Congratulations!
April 5, 2023
Dr. Li was selected as a recipient of the 2023 EMGS Newly Independent Investigators Engagement Program. Cheers!
Dr. Li was selected as a recipient of the 2023 EMGS Newly Independent Investigators Engagement Program. Cheers!
April 4, 2023
Our review paper "Molecular Mechanisms of Transcription-Coupled Repair" is published in Annual Review of Biochemistry. Cheers!
Our review paper "Molecular Mechanisms of Transcription-Coupled Repair" is published in Annual Review of Biochemistry. Cheers!
March 21, 2023
Dr. Li was awarded the James A. Swenberg Carcinogenesis Merit Award for Junior Faculty Members from the Society of Toxicology.
Dr. Li was awarded the James A. Swenberg Carcinogenesis Merit Award for Junior Faculty Members from the Society of Toxicology.
August 26, 2022
Dr. Li's editorial paper "Xenophagy: Its role in pathogen infections" is published in Front. Cell. Infect. Microbiol. Cheers!
Dr. Li's editorial paper "Xenophagy: Its role in pathogen infections" is published in Front. Cell. Infect. Microbiol. Cheers!
August 22, 2022
We are excited to welcome three new undergraduate students to the lab!
Breanna, Sophia, and Anvi all will work on DNA damage and repair.
We are excited to welcome three new undergraduate students to the lab!
Breanna, Sophia, and Anvi all will work on DNA damage and repair.
August 17, 2022
Welcome Dian to our lab!
Dian joined our lab as a PhD student and he will work on DNA repair in human cells.
Welcome Dian to our lab!
Dian joined our lab as a PhD student and he will work on DNA repair in human cells.
August 17, 2022
Welcome Yiran (Irena) to our lab!
Irena joined our lab as a PhD student and she will work on bioinformatics.
Welcome Yiran (Irena) to our lab!
Irena joined our lab as a PhD student and she will work on bioinformatics.
July 1st, 2022
Welcome Adeel to our lab!
Adeel joined our lab as a Post-Doctoral Associate and he will work on 3D-Genomics.
Welcome Adeel to our lab!
Adeel joined our lab as a Post-Doctoral Associate and he will work on 3D-Genomics.
April 8, 2022
Our first review paper "Epigenetic Regulation of Nucleotide Excision Repair" is published in Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology. Congratulations!
Our first review paper "Epigenetic Regulation of Nucleotide Excision Repair" is published in Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology. Congratulations!
March 31, 2022
Kyle was awarded a UGA Libraries Graduate Student Open Access Publishing Fund. Congratulations!
Kyle was awarded a UGA Libraries Graduate Student Open Access Publishing Fund. Congratulations!
March 22, 2022
Dr. Wentao Li gave a keynote speech in the 2022 EHS Research Symposium.
Dr. Wentao Li gave a keynote speech in the 2022 EHS Research Symposium.
August 16, 2021
Welcome Kyle to our lab!
Kyle joined our lab as a PhD student and he will work on DNA repair in mammalian cells.
Welcome Kyle to our lab!
Kyle joined our lab as a PhD student and he will work on DNA repair in mammalian cells.
May 12, 2021
Welcome Tyler John Burke to our lab!
Tyler joined our lab as an undergraduate student! He is in the Double Dawgs program at University of Georgia. Tyler is supported by CURO Research Assistantship.
Welcome Tyler John Burke to our lab!
Tyler joined our lab as an undergraduate student! He is in the Double Dawgs program at University of Georgia. Tyler is supported by CURO Research Assistantship.
March 23, 2021
Our work on super hotspots and super coldspots in the repair of UV-induced DNA damage in the human genome is published in Journal of Biological Chemistry!
Our work on super hotspots and super coldspots in the repair of UV-induced DNA damage in the human genome is published in Journal of Biological Chemistry!
January 26, 2021
We are seeking two Post-Doctoral Associates to join our team!
To apply:
Position 1 (Bioinformatics direction): https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/183173
Position 2 (Molecular biology direction): https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/183170
We are seeking two Post-Doctoral Associates to join our team!
To apply:
Position 1 (Bioinformatics direction): https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/183173
Position 2 (Molecular biology direction): https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/183170
January 04, 2021
Welcome Leah Lariscy to our lab!
Leah joined our lab as a Research Technician! She got her B.S. degree in Environmental Health Science at University of Georgia in 2020. Leah plans on pursuing a PhD in the future!
Welcome Leah Lariscy to our lab!
Leah joined our lab as a Research Technician! She got her B.S. degree in Environmental Health Science at University of Georgia in 2020. Leah plans on pursuing a PhD in the future!
October 2, 2020
We are seeking a Research Technician to join our team! Primary duties will include preparing genomic libraries for Next-Generation Sequencing and performing molecular techniques at the bench for projects. Additionally, this position involves laboratory maintenance tasks including organizing the lab, taking inventory, placing orders, and general upkeep. The position will be performing experiments for a research project. It will also be managing laboratory inventory and waste disposal. To apply: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/172868.
We are seeking a Research Technician to join our team! Primary duties will include preparing genomic libraries for Next-Generation Sequencing and performing molecular techniques at the bench for projects. Additionally, this position involves laboratory maintenance tasks including organizing the lab, taking inventory, placing orders, and general upkeep. The position will be performing experiments for a research project. It will also be managing laboratory inventory and waste disposal. To apply: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/172868.
Paul D. Coverdell Center for Biomedical and Health Sciences, 500 D. W Brooks Drive, Athens, GA 30605
