Chengqi YI

Chengqi YI is a Professor in the School of Life Sciences at Peking University. His research focuses on the pathways and mechanisms of DNA/RNA modification, including RNA modifications and epitranscriptomics, genome-editing tools, and TET- and TDG-dependent active DNA demethylation. He integrates chemical biology, epigenetics, and structural biology to uncover new functions and regulatory mechanisms of epigenetic modifications. His work has led to the development of novel sequencing technologies and genome-editing tools. YI holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Biology from the University of Chicago and has been affiliated with Peking University since 2019. His research has been recognized with several awards, including the XPLORER PRIZE (Medical Sciences) and the 18th China Youth Science and Technology Award.

Chengqi Yi is a Professor of Biology at Peking University, specializing in epitranscriptomics, RNA/DNA modifications, epigenetics, and chemical biology. His research focuses on understanding the roles of RNA and DNA modifications in cellular processes, including their impact on gene regulation, disease mechanisms, and therapeutic applications. Yi's work includes the development of advanced sequencing technologies for mapping epigenetic modifications and investigating their functional significance. His studies have explored the dynamics of N6-methyladenosine (m6A), 5-hydroxymethylcytosine, and pseudouridylation across various biological contexts. His research also extends to DNA repair mechanisms and the chemical biology of RNA modifications.