Zhe Dong

Zhe Dong has a diverse work experience in the field of neuroscience and data science. They started their career as a Summer Researcher at the Allen Institute for Brain Science in 2018, where they worked on using a deep neural network to decode neural activity and predict visual stimulus with high accuracy. They were part of a team and received the best project award.

In 2019, Zhe Dong worked as a Visiting Researcher at the University of California, Los Angeles, where they developed a miniature microscope capable of imaging two fluorescence wavelengths simultaneously in freely-behaving animals. They were involved in optical simulation, light path design, and manufacturing of microscope parts.

From 2016 to the present, Zhe Dong has been associated with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Initially, they worked as a Graduate Student Researcher and developed an open-source imaging analysis software in Python. This software is widely used by hundreds of labs and has been highly popular on platforms like GitHub and conda-forge. They also served as a Miniscope Workshop Lecturer, giving talks on calcium imaging analysis and leading tutorial sessions around the world.

Currently, Zhe Dong holds the position of Data Scientist at MetaCell, starting in 2022. No specific details about this role are provided. Overall, Zhe Dong has demonstrated expertise in neuroscience research, software development, and data analysis throughout their career.

Zhe Dong completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology/Biological Sciences, General at Nankai University from 2010 to 2014. Following this, from 2016 to 2022, Zhe pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Neuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.