Yi Xie, PhD
Doctoral Dissertation: On the Dynamic Neuronal Proteomes Underlying Activity-Dependent Plasticity
Research Focus: Xie's work mapped the neuronal protein synthesis landscape in response to sensory input and neuronal activity, offering mechanistic insights into the molecular and cellular basis of sensory system plasticity.
Undergraduate Institution: Zhejiang University
Noteworthy Publications: Activity-dependent synthesis of Emerin gates neuronal plasticity by regulating proteostasis, Cell Reports (2025)
Honors and Awards: Dorris Scholar (2019-24); Helmsley Fellow Award (2022); NWiS Travel Award (2021)
Looking Back: "The independence I was trusted with around my projects and the support I received, both intellectual and emotional, from mentors and friends are the most cherished aspects of my PhD experience, which not only shaped me into a well-trained scientist but also became the source of my strength and confidence in facing future challenges."
What's Next: "I am currently conducting postdoctoral research at Neurocrine Biosciences, where I focus on the design and engineering of gene therapy capsids and cargos."
Join us at 10 a.m. PDT on Friday, May 16, 2025 for our Commencement Ceremony Livestream! Xie will be introduced by her advisor, Profs. Hollis Cline and Anton Maximov, who will deliver a few words about her graduate experience. Viewers will also learn about our many other 2025 graduates, who are now setting out to build careers that will profoundly impact the future of biomedical research.
