Yung-Cheng Jay Chiang
Bioengineer from the future / Scientific Meme Enthusiast
Hi! 你好! Bonjour! Guten Tag! I am Jay, an incoming Ph.D. student at ETH-Zurich D-BSSE.
My scientific interest centers around exploring novel engineering tools to better resolve biological systems. I am passion about how genomic information encodes phenotypic variation, and how cell-cell interactions give rise to heterogeneity in cellular spatiotemporal dynamics. My approach integrates biophotonics, synthetic biology, and high-throughput analysis on in vitro models.
My previous experiences cover:
- Organoid Culture and Engineering, with a focus on the optimization of high-throughput spheroid formation and the development of novel organoid culture systems.
- Multi-model Optical Imaging and Bioimaging Analysis, particularly in the application of real-time biosensing and image-based single-cell analysis.
- Multiplexed Mass Spectrometry Imaging, specifically in in situ high resolution quantification of cellular RNA and proteins.
- Molecular Engineering, with an emphasis on the development of synthetic circuits for image-based CRISPR functional screens.
During my Ph.D. in Bioengineering, I aim to deepen my understanding of oncology, immunology, and physiology, while expanding my technical expertise in deep learning and protein engineering. I am particularly driven to apply my experiences toward characterizing spatial heterogeneity and cell-cell interactions in disease models, to advance our understanding of pathogenesis and support the development of novel therapeutics.
Outside the lab, I enjoy snowboarding/hiking in the Swiss Alps, playing basketball, and cooking Asian cuisines.
This personal website initially served as my Ph.D. application material. It would be outdated for some years. Please connect with me through my LinkedIn or Google Scholar.
Publications
- Ansaryan, S., Chiang, Y. C., Liu, Y. C., Reichenbach, P., Irving, M., & Altug, H. (2025). Multimodal Nanoplasmonic and Fluorescence Imaging for Simultaneous Monitoring of Single‐Cell Secretory and Intracellular Dynamics. Advanced Science, 2415808. https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202415808
Experiences
- 2022-2025:
- Master’s Thesis at Prof. Bernd Bodenmiller’s Lab, ETH Zurich/University of Zurich
- Research Internship at Roche pRED Immunology
- Postgraduate researcher at Prof. Hatice Altug’s Lab, EPFL
- 2017-2022:
- Undergraduate researcher at Prof. Yanyi Huang’s Lab, Peking University
- Research Trainee at Prof. Yung-Jen Chuang’s Lab, National Tsinghua University
Education
- Master of Science in Life Sciences Engineering, École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
- Bachelor of Science in Integrated Sciences, Peking University (PKU)