Chaoran Li, PhD
Assistant Professor
Chaoran is an assistant professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. Chaoran obtained a BSc in Biological Sciences from Peking University and a PhD in Immunology from Duke University. He completed his postdoctoral training in the joint laboratory of Drs. Diane Mathis and Christophe Benoist at Harvard Medical School. His research focuses on dissecting the regulation of immunocytes, particularly regulatory T cells (Tregs) residing in non-lymphoid tissues, and how they control organismal metabolism and tissue homeostasis.
Yeun-po Chiang, MD, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow
Yeun-po (Robert) obtained a PhD degree from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, where his research mainly focused on lipid metabolism in the liver and intestine. He started working at the Li lab in 2023, and he is interested in the regulation of T cells in the liver and Tregs related research. His passion for research has always driven him to explore new areas and make meaningful contributions to science. In his free time, he enjoys doing exercise, hiking outdoors, and looking for delicious food.
MinJae Kim
Research Specialist
MinJae earned his B.S. in Biochemistry and molecular biology at Michigan State University. During his junior/senior year, he had an opportunity to volunteer in an immunology lab studying NK cells. After graduation, he worked in various core labs as a flow cytometry specialist. He joined the Li Lab in 2023 to learn how to do research and to shoot for a PhD. In his free time, he enjoys playing piano and exploring around the city.
Cody Elkins, BS
IMP Graduate Student
Cody Elkins graduated from West Virginia University with a BS in Biology in 2016. He is a current graduate student in the Immunology and Molecular Pathogenesis program. Cody is interested in the role of Tregs in tissue repair and in the homeostasis of adipose tissue as well as their role in the pathogenesis of immune-associated diseases such as autoimmunity, viral infection, and immunodeficiency. In his free time, Cody enjoys playing fingerstyle guitar, hiking outdoors, and going to new restaurants around town.
Samara Moll
Undergraduate Student
Samara is a senior at Emory College of Arts and Science. She is majoring in English and on the pre-health track. Although these two fields are seemingly unrelated, she believes that knowledge in literature and writing--along with science--can improve scientific writing and discovery. In her free time, Samara enjoys dancing, hiking, and reading.
Amy Peng
Undergraduate Student
Amy is a senior majoring in biology at Emory University. She's interested in working in the biomedical and healthcare field and can be found dancing, drawing, and watching shows in her free time.
Stellar Xu
Undergraduate StudentĀ
Stellar is a senior majoring in Biology and minoring in Quantitative Sciences at Emory College of Arts and Sciences. She wants to further explore the field of immunology together with her knowledge of statistics. In her free time, Stellar likes to cook and watch musicals.
Grace Song
Undergraduate Student
Grace is a junior at Emory University. She is majoring in QSS/Biology and studying on the pre-med track. She is interested in biological sciences and statistics, fields she aspires to seamlessly blend in her forthcoming academic pursuits. In her free time, she really enjoys outdoor activities and loves visiting animal shelters.