Researcher & Builder

Ming Li

I work across molecular biology, quantitative research, and projects that connect people, ideas, and institutions.

My research combines experimental molecular biology with computational approaches, while my broader work spans scientific projects, community building, and international collaboration.

Ph.D. Candidate in Chemistry (Biochemistry), Kyoto University

About

I am a researcher working across molecular biology, translational regulation, and quantitative approaches. My scientific work combines experimental molecular biology with computational analysis.

Alongside research, I build projects that connect people, knowledge, and communities. My work spans scientific inquiry, project development, and community initiatives in Kyoto and beyond.

Areas of work

  1. 01Scientific research
  2. 02Project building
  3. 03Community leadership
  4. 04Cross-cultural engagement

Selected Work

Two forms of verified work: a published research contribution and a public community project.

Published research

2024

SECIS element variability and its role in selenocysteine versus cysteine utilization in SelD enzymes

Masao Inoue, Riku Aono, Anna Ochi, Yukiko Izu, Toma Rani Majumder, Ming Li, and Hisaaki Mihara

Metallomics Research 4(3), reg26–reg36 (2024)

Examines how variation in bacterial SECIS elements relates to selenocysteine versus cysteine utilization in SelD enzymes.

Community project

Founder

KULink

Founder

A Kyoto-based community initiative connecting people, experiences and opportunities.

Research

My scientific work connects experimental molecular biology with quantitative and computational analysis across three related areas.

Theme 01

Protein Biogenesis & Membrane Protein Biology

I study molecular mechanisms underlying protein biogenesis, membrane protein function, and cellular protein homeostasis.

Theme 02

Translational Regulation & Ribosome Profiling

I investigate the regulation of protein synthesis and use ribosome profiling to study translational dynamics.

Theme 03

Computational & Quantitative Biology

I use quantitative and computational approaches to study relationships between protein sequence, translation, and cellular function.

Leadership & Community

Selected public roles connecting project building, community engagement, and cross-cultural exchange.

Community initiative

KULink

Founder

Building connections among people, experiences, and opportunities through KULink in Kyoto.

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Public service

Kyoto Prefecture Honorary Friendship Ambassador

2024–present

Professional Profile

Current research position, approach, education, and professional memberships.

Current role
Ph.D. Candidate in Chemistry (Biochemistry), Kyoto University
Department
Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science
Research base
Institute for Life and Medical Sciences, Kyoto University
Research approach
Experimental molecular biology with quantitative and computational analysis

Education

  1. Kyoto UniversityDoctoral study in Science — Chemistry (Biochemistry)
    2023–present
  2. Ritsumeikan UniversityM.Sc. in Life Sciences
    2020–2022
  3. Teikyo UniversityB.Sc. in Bioscience
    2016–2020

Professional memberships

  • Student Member, The Japanese Biochemical Society2025–present
  • Student Member, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)2026–present

Curriculum Vitae

A complete academic and professional record.

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Contact

I welcome conversations about postdoctoral research opportunities, research collaborations, and related scientific projects.

Email
li.ming.52v@st.kyoto-u.ac.jp
ORCID
0009-0008-9932-2574
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