Cheng, Yabin

Faculty:
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Country:
China
Home town: 
Jining
Started program at UBC in: 
2008

Research

Research topic: 

Molecular mechanisms of melanoma

Research group: 
Cancer Biology
Research supervisor: 
Dr. Gang Li
Research location: 
Jack Bell Research Centre
Research description: 

Our research focused on malignant melanoma, which is becoming a major public health problem in many countries. It is crucial to diagnose melanoma in the early stages and prevent it from metastasis, so our aim is to find out effective diagnostic markers and potential therapeutic targets in further treatment for malignant melanoma. On the other hand, we will try to unravel molecular mechanisms of melanoma initiation and progression.

Why did you decide to pursue a graduate degree?: 

To gain more insight into cancer biology and obtain more research experience.

Why did you choose to come to British Columbia and study at UBC?: 

It is no doubt that UBC is one of the best universities around the world, and Vancouver is a really beautiful and charming city. I think I made a wise choice.

Do you have any tips for students from your home country coming to Canada / to UBC Grad School?: 

In my experience, it is very important to contact potential supervisors, and let them know what you can do, how excellent you are. Just keep on trying, you will be accepted finally.

What has been your most memorable Vancouver experience so far?: 

Fireworks competition is impressive for me. And I am so happy and pleased that my home country, China, is the champion this year.

Personal interests / Hobbies: 

Sports and music

What are your future career goals?: 

My career goal is to have my own pharmaceutical enterprise.


 

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