Linlin Li (李林霖)

Linlin Li (李林霖)

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Linlin Li is an undergraduate student majoring in Biological Sciences at Wuhan University, China, and is expected to graduate in June 2026. With two years of laboratory experience already completed and a third year expected by graduation, she is actively seeking opportunities to pursue a Ph.D. degree.

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Education

 
 
 
 
 
Wuhan University
Biological Sciences
Sep 2022 – Jun 2026 Wuhan, China

Wuhan University is one of the top universities in China (ranked no. 9 in China and no. 186 worldwide, QS 2026) with a strong program in Biological Sciences (ranked no. 132 worldwide, QS 2025).

  • For all courses: GPA = 3.64/4.0; Average Score = 87.77/100
  • For all major courses: GPA = 3.89/4.0; Average Score = 90.56/100

English proficiency:

  • CET-6 Score: 657 (top 1% of all test takers)
  • TOEFL iBT Score: 106

Linlin is jointly cultivated by College of Life Sciences and Hongyi Honor College. As a national base for training top students in fundamental disciplines, Hongyi Honor College features an undergraduate program with the following characteristics:

  • All required major courses are taught and assessed exclusively in English
  • Mathematics and physics courses are assessed at the highest difficulty level (Tier A)
  • Research-oriented small class courses are offered, such as the Hongyi Seminar
  • In addition to the senior-year graduation thesis, students are also required to complete a one-year research training project and thesis during their junior year.

Research

 
 
 
 
 
University of Queensland
Paediatric Immune Cell Atlas
Oct 2025 – Present Brisbane, Australia
I am currently a visiting research student at the Centre for Children’s Health Research, The University of Queensland. My graduation thesis focuses on generating scRNA-seq data from clinical immune cells, combined with computational benchmarking and comparison of different single-cell technologies.
 
 
 
 
 
National Institute of Biological Sciences
CCB02 Inhibits Mouse Oocyte Meiosis
Jul 2025 – Aug 2025 Beijing, China
This study examined the effects of CCB02, a small molecule that binds the CPAP-binding site on tubulin, during mouse oocyte meiosis. We found that CCB02 impairs spindle assembly and delays meiotic progression in a dose-dependent manner, revealing its impact on centrosome-independent spindle organization in oocytes. 🔗 Read the full study
 
 
 
 
 
Wuhan University
Perfecting Genetic Code Expansion (GCE) Technique
Sep 2024 – Jun 2025 Wuhan, China
This study develops a novel eukaryotic expression system that selectively eliminates truncated proteins arising from genetic code expansion (GCE) while preserving full-length products. By integrating an N-terminal degron, a C-terminal localization tag, and a split TEV protease, the system increases full-length protein yield by 1.4-fold, reduces truncations by 4.6-fold, and can be tuned via small molecules or alternative localization signals, thereby enhancing the efficiency of GCE for protein engineering and live-cell imaging. 🔗 Read the full study
 
 
 
 
 
Hubei University
Imperfect Ant-mimicry in a Wolf Spider Species
Jul 2023 – Present Wuhan, China
This study investigates how the wolf spider Arctosa kiangsiensis changes its ant-mimicking behavior across development. Juveniles mimic small ants (Pristomyrmex punctatus), while adults mimic larger ants (Formica cunicularia). Using locomotion tracking, visual modeling, and predation assays with chicks, we show that spiders closely match the movement and appearance of co-occurring ants in a stage-specific manner. This integrated strategy—including locomotor mimicry, transformational mimicry, and background camouflage—reduces predation risk and enhances survival, revealing a sophisticated ontogenetic anti-predator adaptation. 🔗 Read the full study

Experience

 
 
 
 
 
Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Intern
Jul 2025 – Jul 2025 Beijing, China

Responsibilities in the Viral Hepatitis Department include:

  • Nucleic acid testing for HEV in human serum
  • Antibody testing for HAV in human serum
 
 
 
 
 
College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University
Teaching Assistant
Sep 2024 – Jun 2025 Wuhan, China

Responsibilities for the required courses “Cell Biology” and “Genetics” include:

  • In-class attendance tracking and Q&A sessions
  • Organization and evaluation of group presentations
  • Exams and quizzes design and grading
 
 
 
 
 
Yunnan University
Participant
Jul 2024 – Jul 2024 Gaoligong Mountain (Baoshan section), China
Fieldwork project “Background Resource Survey of Protected Plants in Gaoligong Mountain”.
 
 
 
 
 
Wuhan University
Participant
Jun 2023 – Jul 2023 Shennongjia Forestry District, China
Fieldwork project “Exploring the Variation of Erigeron annuus Morphology in Hongping Township”.
 
 
 
 
 
Fosun Pharmaceutical
Intern
Jan 2023 – Feb 2023 Beijing, China

Responsibilities in the Marketing Department include:

  • Daily administrative and meeting support
  • Market research and competitive analysis
  • Product learning and policy interpretation