Shuzheng Fang
Research Technician II
Saint Louis,MO
Summary
Experienced with conducting neuroscience research, including neuroimaging and electrophysiological techniques. Utilizes advanced data analysis and experimental methodologies to drive research objectives. Strong understanding of collaborative teamwork and adapting to evolving research demands.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Summer Research Student
Dr. Yong Xu’s Brain Science Lab, Baylor College of Medicine
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed cryosectioning, immunostaining, microscopy
- Assisted with manuscript writing and figure preparation
- Presented journal club articles
Research Trainee
Brain Science Lab, Tongji Medical College, HUST
01.2021 - 2023
- Observed rodent surgery and behavioral testing
- Drafted review manuscript on psychiatric sexual dimorphism
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Masatoshi Inoue Lab, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University in St. Louis
05.2024 - 12.2025
- Performed stereotaxic surgeries and viral injections in mice
- Conducted fiber photometry recordings and optogenetic experiments
- Designed and implemented behavioral paradigms to examine effects of juvenile social isolation
- Analyzed behavioral and neural data to link circuit activity with affective outcomes
Research Technician II
Masatoshi Inoue Lab, Masatoshi Inoue Lab, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University in St. Louis
01.2026 - Current
- Performed histological procedures on brain tissue samples for microscopic examination, revealing crucial information about cellular morphology and connectivity within neural circuits.
- Administered pharmacological agents to animal models for the study of drug effects on neural function, leading to a better understanding of potential therapeutic targets.
- Conducted behavioral assays on animal models to assess cognitive function following experimental manipulations, providing valuable insights into neurological processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Washington University in St. Louis
St Louis, MOSkills
Laboratory techniques
Data entry
Research design
Mouse handling and surgery
Behavioral assays
Fiberphotometry
Optogenetics
Two-photon imaging
Microscopy
Scientific writing
Timeline
Research Technician II
Masatoshi Inoue Lab, Masatoshi Inoue Lab, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University in St. Louis
01.2026 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Masatoshi Inoue Lab, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University in St. Louis
05.2024 - 12.2025
Summer Research Student
Dr. Yong Xu’s Brain Science Lab, Baylor College of Medicine
05.2023 - 08.2023
Research Trainee
Brain Science Lab, Tongji Medical College, HUST
01.2021 - 2023
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Washington University in St. Louis
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, Emergency Department Volunteer, 2025, Present, Assisted nurses with the care of patient well-being and general comfort
- CPSR Program Volunteer, 2024, 2025, Assisted children with different abilities in physical and creative activities
PUBLICATIONS
- Conde KM, Wong HZ, Fang S, et al. 2025. Serotonin neurons integrate GABA and dopamine inputs to regulate meal initiation.
- Metabolism
- 163:156099.
- Conde K, Fang S, Xu Y, et al. 2023. Unraveling the serotonin saga: from discovery to weight regulation and beyond – a comprehensive scientific review.
- Cell & Bioscience
- 13:143.
- Luo K, Chen Y, Fang S, et al. 2023. Study on inflammation and fibrogenesis in MAFLD from 2000 to 2022: a bibliometric analysis.
- Frontiers in Endocrinology
- 14:1231520.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Behavioral neuroscience; neural circuit mechanisms underlying social behavior; affective and cognitive processes; in vivo neural recording in rodent models of neuropsychiatric conditions; neuromodulation and neural dynamics