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Neurobiologist Chih-Ying Su moves from US to China for research role

Neurobiologist Chih-Ying Su has relocated from the US to China, joining the SMART research institute in Shenzhen. Su, a former faculty vice dean, cited the institute's advanced hardware and academic atmosphere, as well as the leadership of president Yan Ning, as key reasons for her move. Her lab focuses on sensory signaling, particularly how olfactory receptor neurons process odor information, with research published in prominent journals like Nature and Neuron. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Shi Huang ·

    Renowned neurobiologist and former taekwondo captain Chih-Ying Su leaves US for China

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