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The Center for Translational Vision Research Distinguished Speaker Series, also known as "Friday Seminars" showcases innovative research across the world. The seminar series has now been expanded to include lectures by experts on topics ranging from Ophthalmology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Neurobiology, Imaging, Computational Sciences to Novel Ophthalmic Treatments.
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Dr. Stanley Qi, PhD is an Associate Professor of Bioengineering at Stanford University, an Institute Scholar at Sarafan ChEM-H, and an Investigator at the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub. He earned his B.S. in Physics and Mathematics from Tsinghua University and his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from UC Berkeley (in collaboration with UCSF). Dr. Qi is a pioneer in CRISPR technology, having developed the first nuclease-deactivated Cas9 (dCas9) for programmable gene regulation—foundational to CRISPR interference (CRISPRi) and CRISPR activation (CRISPRa). His lab continues to advance genome engineering through innovations like CRISPR-GO for 3D genome control, CasMINI for compact therapeutic applications, and Live-FISH for real-time imaging of chromatin and RNA dynamics. His current research focuses on therapeutic epigenome editing, spatial transcriptomics, and 3D genome biology, integrating live-cell imaging and AI to uncover principles of gene regulation and disease mechanisms. Dr. Qi has received major honors including the NIH Director’s Independence Award, Pew Biomedical Scholar, Sloan Fellowship, and NSF CAREER Award.