Contact information
+44 (0)1865 618685
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7552-1834
Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin Building, Department of Biochemistry, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QU
Tina (Liting) Wei
Postdoctoral Researcher
My primary interest lies in the study of neuron connections and signaling in both health and disease, particularly using human-induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) as a platform for disease modeling and drug discovery.
I have experience differentiating nociceptors, cortical neurons, and microglia from hiPSCs for disease modeling. To investigate disease mechanisms and effects, I employ a range of molecular analysis techniques, electrophysiology, and animal behavior assessments to evaluate potential pain-related drug therapies.
My current project involves exploring how circadian rhythms and proteins influence pain thresholds throughout the day and the potential for chronotherapy by manipulating peripheral circadian proteins in the sensory system.
Recent publications
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Neurons derived from individual early Alzheimer's disease patients reflect their clinical vulnerability.
Journal article
Ng B. et al, (2022), Brain Commun, 4