Lab of Ramon Sun, Ph.D.
Department/Center: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the Center for Spatial Biomolecule Research
Hometown: Deyang, China
Doctorate from: Peking University
Research focus: Using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) imaging mass spectrometry to identify glycogen spatial metabolic patterns in Alzheimer’s disease and potential therapeutic targets.
What drives me: I’m motivated by the joy of addressing fresh challenges every day and the passion I have for diving deep into my research projects. Additionally, I’m inspired by the guidance and insights of mentors and colleagues around me, whose expertise continually pushes me to grow and improve.
Something few people know about me: I’m allergic to mosquito bites.
My favorite food: Hotpot.
In my free time: I enjoy hiking with my friends, cooking, and watching movies.
“I’m fascinated by the learning and memory process. In my Ph.D., we worked a lot on the learning process — how we store our memories and how we integrate our previous memories into current life. That’s the amazing part.”
McKnight Brain Institute
Gator NeuroScholars Highlight Series
This post was published as part of a larger article on Gator NeuroScholars, a postdoctoral fellowship program. At UF’s McKnight Brain Institute, postdocs come from across the globe, attracted by access to renowned neuroscientists and pioneers in their fields who serve as mentors and by a wide array of leading scientific programs ranging from cognitive aging and brain tumors to Alzheimer’s disease and respiratory physiology.
