Lab Alumni

Ruiqi (Richelle) received her Bachelor degree of Science in China Pharmaceutical University. She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in the Division of Biostatistics at Washington University in Saint Louis and working as a Research Assistant in Cruchaga Lab. She enjoys playing tennis and watching movies in her spare time.

I am a graduate student in Biostatistics and Data Science program (MSBDS). I received my bachelor's degree in Mathematics from University of Maryland, College Park. I am participating in the plasma part of a multi-tissue pQTL study, which compares the findings of using human reference genome HG38 and HG19.

Heng received his Master of Science in Biostatistics and Data Science from Washington University in St. Louis. His work focuses on the analysis of protein quantitative trait loci (pQTLs) and uses the human reference genome 38 to enhance integration of the multi-tissue proteomics with genetics and disease.

Lingxia has extensive work experience in analytical chemistry and molecular biology research. She joined the Cruchaga lab in 2020. Her responsibilities include DNA/RNA extractions and DNA samples normalization for the lab & the Hope Center Core. She enjoys hiking, fishing, and gardening in her free time.