Yingshan Wang

Biography

Previous Degrees
BSc Biochemistry and Pharmacology from both China Pharmaceutical University and University of Strathclyde.

What is your favorite word?
“Concrete”, it is the name of an art studio founded by my favorite artist. In fact concrete exists in every corner of our life, it gives me a feeling of steadfast and I like my feel solidly on the ground.

What is on your bookshelf?
Textbooks and detective novels by writers from all over the world.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?
This is a hard question...Maybe... I am thinking about learning a new instrument, bass guitar could be a good choice?

What degrees do you hold and from what institutions?
I hold my BSc degree in Biochemistry and Pharmacology from both China Pharmaceutical University and University of Strathclyde.

What excites you about joining Texas A&M School of Medicine for your PhD studies
Lab rotation and independent research opportunities,working with professional scientists and IBT'S great location all make me so excited about my coming PhD studies. I am also glad to meet some new friends in Houston!

If you could meet any scientist throughout history, who would you want to meet and why?
Yan Ning. She is an influential female scientist in the field of structural biology. Her story inspired me a lot and I want to be an outstanding researcher like her.

Tell us something you are passionate about apart from research.
I spend a lot of time on movies and music in my spare time. I also like traveling around, cooking and crafting!