Weimin Gao

Weimin Gao is a Research Scientist at the Barrow Neurological Institute, focusing on vector development for gene and cell therapy since July 2021. Prior experience includes serving as an Associate Research Scientist at Arizona State University from January 2008 to July 2021, specializing in single cell qRT-PCR, transcriptomics, and various aspects of microbial ecology. Additional roles include Assistant Research Scientist at Arizona State University, Research Associate at Brookhaven National Laboratory, and Postdoc Research Associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, with a strong emphasis on bioremediation and the microbial ecology of contaminated environments. Weimin Gao holds a PhD in Plant Pathology & Environmental Microbiology from Penn State University, a Master of Science in Microbiology from China Agricultural University, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Sichuan University.