Lei Shi, PhD
Position title: Scientist II
Email: lshi2@wisc.edu
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Hematology, Oncology, Transplant, and Cellular Therapy
Education
BS, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, PR China
PhD, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, PR China
Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
Professional Activities
Dr. Lei Shi is scientist II in the Division of Hematology, Oncology, Transplant, and Cellular Therapy. His primary focus is on Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T and NK cell therapies for solid tumors. With a strong foundation in molecular biology, immunology, and cell biology, he brings extensive experience across these fields.
Research Interests
Shi’s research focuses on designing and constructing a diverse range of CAR constructs and developing advanced protocols for retroviral transduction and mRNA electroporation in primary T cells and NK cells. He also investigates CAR T and NK cell functionality in both in vitro and animal models.