Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Selected publication
Languages
Timeline
Generic
Anyi Zhang

Anyi Zhang

Leuven

Summary

A neurologist with a strong academic foundation and research experience, possessing comprehensive knowledge of neurological disorders and disease mechanisms. Demonstrates excellent analytical and scientific skills with a proven ability to evaluate and interpret complex data. Highly motivated to transition into clinical research, applying medical expertise and scientific insight to the planning and execution of clinical studies aimed at improving patient outcomes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

PhD Researcher in Neuroscience

KU Leuven
10.2021 - Current

Supervisor: Prof. Lieve Moons – The NCDR research group

Prepared and submitted three research grant applications at national and institutional levels on behalf of the team.
Supervised three Master’s students and coordinated Master-level courses.
Maintained and provided training for major laboratory equipment.
Received two Best Poster Presentation Awards and two Travel Grants at international conferences.

Researcher Internship

IMEC
06.2021 - 09.2021

Supervisor: Dr. Ying Ting Set – Life science department

Developed trace-amount DNA quantification assays for the EWOD microfluidic system.
Prepared technical reports to support future system development and optimization.

Education

Ph.D. - Neuroscience

KU Leuven
Leuven, Belgium
04-2026

Master of Biochemical Engineering Technology - Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

KU Leuven
Leuven, Belgium
06.2021

Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Chemical Engineering

KU Leuven
Leuven, Belgium
07.2020

Bachelor of Science - Applied Chemistry

Tongji University
Shanghai, China
07.2020

Erasmus Exchange - Chemical Engineering

University of Padua
Padua, Italy
02.2020

Skills

  • Molecular biology research
  • Presentation
  • Writing
  • Project management
  • Problem solving
  • Laboratory techniques
  • Data mining
  • Bioinformatics

Selected publication

· Zhang, A., Bergmans, S., Van Dyck, A., Beckers, A., Moons, L., Masin, L. (2025). Successful axonal regeneration is associated with intraneuronal metabolic reprogramming. iScience, Art.No. 113631. doi: 10.1016/j.isci.2025.113631

· De Schutter, J., Zhang, A., Serneels, P-J., Moons, L., Masin, L., Bergmans, S. with De Schutter, J. (joint first author), Zhang, A. (joint first author) (2025). Differential retinal ganglion cell resilience to optic nerve injury across vertebrate species. Frontiers In Neuroscience, 19. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2025.1596464

· Hashem, I., Zhang, A., Van Impe, J. with Hashem, I. (joint first author), Zhang, A. (joint first author), Van Impe, J. (joint first author) (2024). Spatial sensing as a strategy for public goods regulation by gut microbes. ISME J. doi: 10.1093/ismejo/wrae233

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

PhD Researcher in Neuroscience

KU Leuven
10.2021 - Current

Researcher Internship

IMEC
06.2021 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Chemical Engineering

KU Leuven

Bachelor of Science - Applied Chemistry

Tongji University

Ph.D. - Neuroscience

KU Leuven

Master of Biochemical Engineering Technology - Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

KU Leuven

Erasmus Exchange - Chemical Engineering

University of Padua
Anyi Zhang