Author Archives: Yun Chen
Dr. Taro Kunitomi visits MEOW lab
We are happy to have Dr. Taro Kumitomi from Juntendo University visit us on this breezy Friday in May. As a physician, Taro came to receive a short-term clinical training at Johns Hopkins Hospital for two weeks. He efficiently combined … Continue reading
The newest hyper-spectral confocal is up and running
After a super efficient lab renovation, we welcomed our fourth microscope to our lab! We had to knock down the benches, and re-route the plumbing systems, with a new sink installed. Thanks to Patrick, our most helpful lab manager at … Continue reading
Tony wins the best poster award at the 18th Nano-Bio Symposium
Our committed and talented undergraduate research intern Tony Zheng was recognized for his excellent research, with the honor of the Best Poster Award at the 18th Nano-Bio Symposium. Tony has been working on the project in which we used a … Continue reading
Quantum Biology Gordon Research Conference in Lucca Italy
During the first week of March, we attended the second Quantum Biology Gordon Conference in beautiful Tuscany, Italy. More details are here. Due to the rules stipulated by GRC, we did not take photos to commemorate the posters and the … Continue reading
MEOW lab attends Cell Bio 2024
We went to San Diego for the Cell Bio 2024 meeting during December 13-18. Having a good lunch was the first order of business after landing in San Diego. Then we went to watch sunset at La Jolla Cove to … Continue reading
Daniel is the reigning champion of cell counting
For two years in a row, Daniel won the world championship of Leica Cell Counting competition. By eyeballing images of cell culture, Daniel could estimate cell density down to single digit. He is a walking cell counter that beats any … Continue reading
Prof. Raimon Sunyer Visits
We are very delighted to have Prof. Raimon Sunyer at University of Barcelona visit us. Raimon is an old friend and a collaborator. His visits brings warmth in the cold month of December. And the stimulating discussion with Raimon lights … Continue reading
Dr. Nicolas Mauranyapin visits MEOW lab
We greeted our collaborator Dr. Nicolas Mauranyapin from University of Queensland visiting MEOW lab. Showing our guest from Brisbane, Australia our facility and research projects made the late November Saturday warm despite the low temperature. We first toured our Krieger … Continue reading
Septennial Fall hike
After an intense week, we went hiking, a group event only occurs every seven years, to regroup our thoughts and appreciate the fall colors at the end tail of the Fall season. We walked along the Jones Fall trail by … Continue reading
The Uni-unibrow for Halloween 2024
This year we celebrated Halloween with the theme of uni-unibrow, which is shared by everyone in the lab. This 10-feet long uni-unibrow symbolizes harmony, wisdom and unparalleled scientific rigor in many ancient cultures. We hope we embody the meaning of … Continue reading