Ms. Xinting Liu | Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University | China
Ms. Xinting Liu is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Biological Sciences at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, where she has developed a strong foundation in molecular biology, cell biology, and protein structure modification. She is a diligent, cheerful, and sincere researcher with excellent communication and teamwork skills, known for her proactive attitude and passion for scientific inquiry. Proficient in protein expression, purification, and crystallization techniques, she has mastered key laboratory methods such as plasmid construction, PCR, qPCR, DNA sequencing, western blotting, SDS-PAGE analysis, and chromatography. Her research experiences include engineering and expressing the Aprataxin gene as a therapeutic candidate for neurodegenerative diseases, solving the crystal structure of Q15Z91 in complex with cyclic-diGMP, and designing Fp2Cas9 mutants to enhance genome-editing efficiency in cold-water fish. She has also gained practical experience through projects such as the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, where she constructed and analyzed the structure of human adenosine monophosphate deaminase 2, and through internships in microbiological inspection and biology tutoring. As the Minister of General Affairs for the University Biological Science Club (2020–2022), she effectively coordinated departmental activities and led new members in community engagement. Skilled in bioinformatics tools, data visualization, and image editing software like Adobe Illustrator, she presents research findings professionally and clearly. Ms. Liu has authored 2 publications, with 10 citations and an h-index of 2, reflecting her growing academic impact in the field of molecular biology and protein engineering. Her technical expertise, creativity, and commitment to excellence prepare her to make meaningful contributions to future Ph.D. research in structural and molecular biosciences.
Featured Publications
Zhao, R., Zhu, J., Wang, J., Wang, D., Liu, X., Han, L., & Li, S. (2025). Functional characterization of Fp2Cas9, a cold-adapted type II-C CRISPR nuclease from Flavobacterium psychrophilum. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 26(21), 10681.