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Qinyu Zhu, Ph.D. grew up in Jiangxi, China and got his bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences at Peking University. Dr. Zhu was introduced to the field of structural biology by his graduate mentor, Dr. Junyu Xiao, at Peking University, focusing on the structural study of secretory pathway kinases, such as Fam20A/C and POMK.

As his studies continued, Dr. Zhu became passionate about dissecting the relevant molecular mechanisms of proteins that are involved in essential pathways or are aberrant in diseases. Now, as a postdoctoral fellow, Dr. Zhu is working on membrane proteins involved in somatosensation and pain signaling.

Beyond structural biology, Dr. Zhu also loves science fiction and watching the football matches of his favorite team, Real Madrid.

Nataniel grew up in Puerto Rico and later moved to New York in order to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Bard College. He is interested in elucidating ways to specifically target biochemical mechanisms that are activated in human disease. During his free time, he likes to spend time with friends, go outside to enjoy nature and exercise.

Keith is Administrative Assistant to the Diver Lab, and to two other labs at SKI. He graduated with a BA in Writing and Rhetoric from Hobart and William Smith Colleges. When not assisting with administration, he enjoys reading and trying out new restaurants around NYC.

Maddy grew up in Connecticut and attended college at Washington University where she studied biochemistry. After taking a couple of years to work in various fields of research, Maddy decided to attend Weill Cornell to pursue a PhD in Biophysics as part of the PBSB program. Her focus of research is exploring the structural and functional biology of cancer proteins, specifically phosphate exporter SLC53A1, in order to elucidate mechanisms that drive pathogenesis. In her free time, Maddy enjoys hiking, playing softball, and watching sports.