Lead Bioinformatics Research Scientist
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Lei Li is a Lead Bioinformatics Research Scientist at the Center for Applied Bioinformatics, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. His research focuses on developing computational algorithms for processing single-cell multi-modal data and applying bioinformatics approaches to study B cell biology and virology. His specific interests include:
Computational Methods for Single-Cell Data: Developing algorithms for demultiplexing, clustering, and multi-omics integration of single-cell sequencing data.
Bioinformatics Tool Development: Creating tools for biological data interpretation, visualization, and immune repertoire analysis.
Evolutionary Genetics & Viral Adaptation: Studying viral evolution and adaptation in influenza, SARS-CoV-2, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
B-cell Immunology & Antibody Responses: Investigating vaccination, immunodominance, and antigen design.