About PI

About

Jiangbo is an incoming Assistant Professor with Presidential Young Professorship jointly appointed in the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Singapore. Commencing his tenure in January 2024, he will establish a research laboratory dedicated to delving into the molecular mechanisms and biological consequences underlying gene and chromatin regulation through RNA modifications. Furthermore, his work aims to develop innovative chemical and genomic tools, with the ultimate goal of deepening the mechanistic understanding and expanding the translational applications of RNA modification-mediated biological processes.

Jiangbo received his B.S. degree in Chemistry from Peking University in 2015, where he worked on C-H activation-related projects in undergraduate research with Professor Zhang-Jie Shi. He later received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from The University of Chicago in 2021 under Professor Chuan He, focusing on the context-dependent function of RNA demethylation by fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) protein. Driven by a profound fascination for the intricate world of RNA modifications and their pivotal roles in gene regulation, Jiangbo decided to continue his academic journey at The University of Chicago as a postdoctoral researcher. Here, he focused on unraveling the physiological mechanisms and functional significance underlying chromatin and co-transcriptional regulation of RNA modifications. This exploration was particularly informed by his keen interest in the developmental and evolutional aspects of mammals and plants.

Experience

• 2021-2023, Postdoctoral Scholar, The University of Chicago
• 2015-2021, Ph.D. in Chemistry, The University of Chicago
• 2011-2015, B.S. in Chemistry, Peking University

Honors & Awards

• Presidential Young Professorship, National University of Singapore (2023)
• Josef Fried Chemical Biology Award, The University of Chicago (2021)
• Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-Financed Students Abroad (2020)
• Windt Graduate Student Travel Award, The University of Chicago (2019)
• Martha Ann and Joseph A. Chenicek Graduate Research Fellowship, The University of Chicago (2017)
• Excellent Paper Award for Yoke K. Mo Scientific Research Fund, Peking University (2015)
• Academic Innovation Award (only undergraduate awardee in the department), Peking University (2014)
• Award for Academic Excellence, Peking University (2014)
• First Prize in the 9th National Undergraduate Chemistry Laboratory Tournament (2014)
• Yoke K. Mo Scientific Research Fund for Undergraduate Students, Peking University (2013)
• Outstanding Freshman Scholarship, Peking University (2011)
• Member of the Chinese National Training Team for the 43rd International Chemistry Olympiad (2011)
• Gold Medal in the 24th National Chemistry Olympiad Winter Camp (2011)