The Establishment and Application of Semi-cloning Technology
Lecturer: Li Jinsong
Dr. Li Jinsong is a leading researcher in stem cell biology and embryonic development. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Jiangxi Agricultural University in 1993, followed by a master’s degree from Yangzhou University in 1996, and a Ph.D. from the Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in 2002. From 2002 to 2007, he conducted postdoctoral research at Rockefeller University in the United States. Since August 2007, Dr. Li has served as a Principal Investigator at the Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, CAS.
Dr. Li and his team pioneered the development of sperm-like stem cells in mice, demonstrating their ability to fertilize oocytes and produce healthy offspring—a breakthrough termed "semi-cloning technology." This innovation also enabled genetic screening at the individual mouse level. Additionally, he proposed and advanced the Genome Tagging Project (GTP), a transformative initiative in genetic research. His work has been recognized as one of China’s Top 10 Scientific Advances (2011, 2012) and China’s Top 10 Advances in Life Sciences (2022).
Date & Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM, Thursday, 20 March 2025
Venue: Conference Hall D101, Zhihua Building, Qianhu Campus, Nanchang University (NCU)
Hosted by: Academic Committee of NCU, Jiangxi Medical College, and School of Basic Medical Sciences, NCU
