Yi ZHONG

Yi ZHONG is a Faculty member in the School of Life Sciences at Tsinghua University. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Iowa and has a background in Biotechnology and Biological Science from Tsinghua University. His research focuses on the neural mechanisms of learning and memory, utilizing genetics, electrophysiology, behavior, and imaging. His work explores the molecular basis of active forgetting and its implications for memory-related diseases such as Alzheimer's, Autism, and Schizophrenia. He has contributed to the development of potential therapeutic strategies for these conditions. His research has been published in prominent journals, including Nature Communications and Neuron.

Yi Zhong's research focuses on Learning and Memory, Forgetting, Engram, and Brain-inspired AI. His work explores the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying memory formation, forgetting processes, and the role of engrams in memory storage. Using Drosophila as a model organism, he investigates how genetic and neural pathways influence synaptic plasticity and memory-related behaviors. His studies also address the development of brain-inspired AI systems that mimic cognitive functions. Key areas include the impact of Aβ peptides on Alzheimer's disease, the role of cAMP cascade in memory mutants, and the regulation of forgetting through Rac activity. His research bridges neuroscience and artificial intelligence, aiming to enhance understanding of memory mechanisms and their computational analogs.