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Leadership Program

2007

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Cornell Summer Research and Leadership Program

Shen Yang

Shanghai Jiaotong University
Class of 2007

Background: Becoming a veterinary scientist has been a dream for me since I was very young. When I was enrolled in the college, my father gave me a book as a present, which is On Being A Scientist Responsible Conduct in Research 2nd Edition (1995) by the National Academy of Sciences. It says that the scientific research enterprise, like other human activities, is built on a foundation of trust. And the core values on which the enterprise is based-honesty, skepticism, fairness, collegiality, openness. That book gave me the first concept to how to become a qualified scientist, not only focusing on research, but also on responsibility.

My curiosity and affinity to veterinary science fuel my passion for veterinary research.

During the training in Dr Qi's Laboratory (Stem Cell Biology), I investigated inhibition and apoptosis in Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells isolated from Rats induced by an Extremely Low Frequency Magnetic Field (ELFMF). Taking part in the program not only reinforced my desire to be involved in research , but also through the workshops and personal interactions. Furthermore, I find a great deal of enjoyment working in research and communicate with others in the experimental design, the seminar and benchwork, where I can get lots of new ideas and knowledge. It is at this juncture that I decided to make research a significant part of my career.

Interests: I develop my interest in stem cell biology because I believe this study are lending insight into the origins of cancer and will ultimately yield new approaches to fight this disease.

Career Goal: My future career goals include the development of research encompassing the cellular biology skills and during my Ph.D whilst continuing to further my clinical interest in Veterinary Medicine, using the comparative background to approach problems faced by zoonotic diseases and public health issues.