Huajun Liao

Staff Research Associate II
Cardiovascular Research Institute

Jun received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry at UCLA. Her first research experience was at the Gomperts Lab in her undergraduate, studying the proliferative response of neuroendocrine stem cells following acute injury in the lung epithelium. She then worked in industry as a research associate on the drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics team. In pursuit of her academic aspirations, she joined the Fidler lab in the fall of 2023 to determine her research interests prior to applying for a PhD program. Outside of the lab, she enjoys hitting the gym, skiing, eating sushi, and taking care of her chickens.