UCFUniversity of Central Florida · Engineering
Zhang Lab
Shaojie Zhang · Orlando, Florida
Research Focus
Dr. Shaojie Zhang's lab at the University of Central Florida focuses on studying non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) and their structural motifs, which are vital for various biological functions. They use advanced computational methods to analyze the 3D structures of these RNA motifs, aiming to uncover their roles in gene regulation and disease. By developing novel algorithms for detecting RNA motifs, the lab seeks to improve our understanding of RNA-related diseases and enhance genomic studies.
RNA structural motifsnon-coding RNAcomputational biologybiomolecular analysisRNA function
Research Aims
5AIM 01Analyze 3D structures of non-coding RNA motifs
AIM 02Develop algorithms for identifying RNA structural motifs
AIM 03Investigate the relationship between RNA structure and function
AIM 04Enhance functional predictions of RNA biomarkers
AIM 05Categorize RNA motifs to understand variations and conservations
Skills the Lab Values
RNA sequencingcomputational modelingmachine learningalgorithm developmentdata analysis3D structural analysis
Output against the department
Publications1,128top 2% of dept.6th of 278
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Citations23ktop 16% of dept.44th of 278
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