lab Members
The Xing Liu Lab brings together a team of scientists united by a shared interest in advancing biochemistry research at Purdue University. Our lab members contribute a wide range of expertise, working collaboratively to explore fundamental biological questions and develop innovative scientific insights.
Current Members
Xing Liu
Associate Professor of Biochemistry
- Beijing Normal University, China (B.S.)
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN (Ph.D.)
- California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA (Postdoc)
Rajasi Somesh Dravid
Biochemistry Graduate Student
- University of Mumbai, India (B.S.)
- University of Mumbai, India (M.S.)
Leah Durst
Biochemistry Graduate Student
- Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI (B.S.)
Chaganzhana
Postdoctoral Scholar
- Henan University of Technology, China (B.S.)
- University of Tokyo, Japan (M.S.)
- Kyoto University, Japan (Ph.D.)
Past Members
- Melaku Garsamo, Thesis Master (2018-2021), Scientist I at Evozyne
- Olivia Groves, Undergrad (2019-2020), IUPUI Graduate School
- Stephanie Diaz, Master (2020-2022), Associate Research Scientist at the joint precision cardiology laboratory for Bayer Pharma and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
- Susan Lam, Undergrad (2020-2022), Dental School
- Benjamin Caputo, Undergrad (2022), Biotech Company
- Neha Shah, Undegrad (2023), Medical School
- Chloe Chui, Undegrad (2023-2024), Medical School
- Eva Marshall, Research Assistant (2022-2024), Graduate School at U of Michigan
- Lihong Li, Postdoctoral Scholar (2019-2024), Senior Scientist at a biotech company
- Kankan Wang, Research Associate (2018-2025), TBA