Hosted by the iHuman Institute with strong support from ShanghaiTech University, the iHuman Forum has become a world-renowned academic platform in GPCR research and drug discovery, bringing together leading experts from the fields of membrane protein biology, chemical biology, and computational biology. Since its inception, the forum has fostered collaboration across academia and industry, and in 2024 it was officially incorporated into the 17th Pujiang Innovation Forum, underscoring its growing influence as one of ShanghaiTech’s flagship annual scientific events.
This year’s forum focused on four major themes—membrane protein structure and function, chemical biology and drug discovery, in situ structural biology, and computational structural biology and pharmacology. Dr. Yang and Dr. Zhu engaged in in-depth discussions with international scholars and industry researchers, sharing insights from the Lei Lab’s ongoing studies in structure-based drug design and GPCR signaling mechanisms. Their participation highlights the group’s continued commitment to advancing interdisciplinary research at the interface of chemistry, biology, and medicine.
The Ray Wu Scholarship, established in 2008 by the Ray Wu Memorial Fund, is widely regarded as the most prestigious scholarship for doctoral students in the life sciences among the Chinese scientific community. It honors the legacy of Professor Ray Wu, a pioneering molecular biologist who made outstanding contributions to the training of a new generation of Chinese scientists.
Each year, around ten exceptional Ph.D. students in life sciences are selected for this award in recognition of their academic excellence, research innovation, and leadership potential. Dr. Yang’s achievement reflects his outstanding contributions to chemical biology and molecular medicine, as well as the Lei Lab’s ongoing commitment to advancing cutting-edge research at the interface of chemistry and biology.
The research group led by Prof. Xiaoguang Lei actively participated in the Annual Retreat of the Center for Life Sciences (CLS), presenting their latest scientific progress and achievements.
At the meeting, Dr. Fusheng Guo was invited to give a flash talk, where he highlighted the group’s cutting-edge research and engaged the audience with thought-provoking insights. Dr. Yingjie Bai’s poster presentation stood out among many excellent contributions and was honored with the Best Popularity Award, reflecting both the high quality of the research and the strong interest it generated from participants.
Meanwhile, graduate students Yihui Gao and Nianxin Guo also presented posters showcasing their ongoing projects. Their active participation further demonstrated the breadth and vitality of the group’s research endeavors.
The retreat provided an excellent platform for academic exchange and collaboration, and the Lei group’s contributions added to the vibrant scientific atmosphere of the event.
Dr. Dongshan Wu and Dr. Xiang Qiu from our research group attended the 17th International Symposium on Biocatalysis and Biotransformations (BIOTRANS 2025), held in Switzerland. The symposium is a leading international platform for scientists working in the field of biocatalysis and biotransformation. Their participation reflects the group’s continued engagement with the global research community and our commitment to staying at the forefront of scientific developments in the field. The event also provided valuable opportunities for academic exchange and potential future collaborations.
APPW 2025, a physiology conference held in partnership with anatomical and pharmacological societies, took place at Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan, from March 17th to 19th. Prof. Lei and Dr. Sun participated in the event, delivering keynote speeches and presenting academic posters on their latest research findings. Their contributions stimulated engaging discussions among international peers, fostering further academic collaboration in the field.
The Xplorer Symposia series conference titled "Multidisciplinary Intersection of Microbiome, Chemistry, Plant, and Medicine" was successfully held at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology from February 19 to 22. The event was chaired by Prof. Lei.
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Dr. Jun Yang and Weneng Zhu from Prof. Xiaoguang Lei’s group participated in the 10th iHuman Forum, held at ShanghaiTech University from October 31 to November 1, 2025.
Hosted by the iHuman Institute with strong support from ShanghaiTech University, the iHuman Forum has become a world-renowned academic platform in GPCR research and drug discovery, bringing together leading experts from the fields of membrane protein biology, chemical biology, and computational biology. Since its inception, the forum has fostered collaboration across academia and industry, and in 2024 it was officially incorporated into the 17th Pujiang Innovation Forum, underscoring its growing influence as one of ShanghaiTech’s flagship annual scientific events.
This year’s forum focused on four major themes—membrane protein structure and function, chemical biology and drug discovery, in situ structural biology, and computational structural biology and pharmacology. Dr. Yang and Dr. Zhu engaged in in-depth discussions with international scholars and industry researchers, sharing insights from the Lei Lab’s ongoing studies in structure-based drug design and GPCR signaling mechanisms. Their participation highlights the group’s continued commitment to advancing interdisciplinary research at the interface of chemistry, biology, and medicine.
News Release Dr. Jun Yang, from Prof. Xiaoguang Lei’s group at Peking University, has been awarded the 2025 Ray Wu Scholarship.
The Ray Wu Scholarship, established in 2008 by the Ray Wu Memorial Fund, is widely regarded as the most prestigious scholarship for doctoral students in the life sciences among the Chinese scientific community. It honors the legacy of Professor Ray Wu, a pioneering molecular biologist who made outstanding contributions to the training of a new generation of Chinese scientists.
Each year, around ten exceptional Ph.D. students in life sciences are selected for this award in recognition of their academic excellence, research innovation, and leadership potential. Dr. Yang’s achievement reflects his outstanding contributions to chemical biology and molecular medicine, as well as the Lei Lab’s ongoing commitment to advancing cutting-edge research at the interface of chemistry and biology.
Lei Xiaoguang’s Research Group Showcases Achievements at the CLS Annual Retreat
The research group led by Prof. Xiaoguang Lei actively participated in the Annual Retreat of the Center for Life Sciences (CLS), presenting their latest scientific progress and achievements.
At the meeting, Dr. Fusheng Guo was invited to give a flash talk, where he highlighted the group’s cutting-edge research and engaged the audience with thought-provoking insights. Dr. Yingjie Bai’s poster presentation stood out among many excellent contributions and was honored with the Best Popularity Award, reflecting both the high quality of the research and the strong interest it generated from participants.
Meanwhile, graduate students Yihui Gao and Nianxin Guo also presented posters showcasing their ongoing projects. Their active participation further demonstrated the breadth and vitality of the group’s research endeavors.
The retreat provided an excellent platform for academic exchange and collaboration, and the Lei group’s contributions added to the vibrant scientific atmosphere of the event.
Dr. Dongshan Wu and Dr. Xiang Qiu Represent Our Group at BIOTRANS 2025 in Switzerland
Dr. Dongshan Wu and Dr. Xiang Qiu from our research group attended the 17th International Symposium on Biocatalysis and Biotransformations (BIOTRANS 2025), held in Switzerland. The symposium is a leading international platform for scientists working in the field of biocatalysis and biotransformation. Their participation reflects the group’s continued engagement with the global research community and our commitment to staying at the forefront of scientific developments in the field. The event also provided valuable opportunities for academic exchange and potential future collaborations.
Congratulations to Dr. Xinshui Yu and Dr. Jun Yang on successfully defending their Ph.D. dissertations!
The 13th Chinese National Conference on Chemical Biology
Lei group participate the 13th Chinese National Conference on Chemical Biology and Nianxin Guo receives best poster award
2025 Frontiers in Membrane Protein Structural Biology and Drug Discovery Innovation
2025 Frontiers in Membrane Protein Structural Biology and Drug Discovery Innovation
APPW 2025
APPW 2025, a physiology conference held in partnership with anatomical and pharmacological societies, took place at Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan, from March 17th to 19th. Prof. Lei and Dr. Sun participated in the event, delivering keynote speeches and presenting academic posters on their latest research findings. Their contributions stimulated engaging discussions among international peers, fostering further academic collaboration in the field.
Multidisciplinary Intersection of Microbiome, Chemistry, Plant, and Medicine
The Xplorer Symposia series conference titled "Multidisciplinary Intersection of Microbiome, Chemistry, Plant, and Medicine" was successfully held at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology from February 19 to 22. The event was chaired by Prof. Lei.
The 5th International Conference on Plant Metabolism
The 5th International Conference on Plant Metabolism