From May 14th to 17th, 2025, the research group of Professor Xiaoguang Lei hosted the Natural Product Symposium, a high-level academic event focused on cutting-edge research in the field of natural products.
The symposium featured three distinguished international scholars: Professor Sarah O'Connor, Professor Jinke Weng, and Professor Minoru Ueda, who delivered keynote lectures highlighting their latest breakthroughs and perspectives in natural product biosynthesis and bioengineering.
In addition, newly appointed principal investigators—Dr. Xudong Qu, Dr. Benke Hong, and Dr. Lei Gao—shared exciting updates on their independent research programs, showcasing the innovative contributions of the next generation of scientific leaders.
The symposium also included a student presentation session, where outstanding Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers from both the Lei Lab and the O'Connor Lab presented their ongoing work. Their talks reflected the high caliber of training and research being conducted in both groups.
The event provided a vibrant platform for academic exchange, fostered new collaborations, and highlighted the dynamic progress being made in the natural product community.
Natural Product Symposium Successfully Held by Professor Xiaoguang Lei’s Research Group
From May 14th to 17th, 2025, the research group of Professor Xiaoguang Lei hosted the Natural Product Symposium, a high-level academic event focused on cutting-edge research in the field of natural products.
The symposium featured three distinguished international scholars: Professor Sarah O'Connor, Professor Jinke Weng, and Professor Minoru Ueda, who delivered keynote lectures highlighting their latest breakthroughs and perspectives in natural product biosynthesis and bioengineering.
In addition, newly appointed principal investigators—Dr. Xudong Qu, Dr. Benke Hong, and Dr. Lei Gao—shared exciting updates on their independent research programs, showcasing the innovative contributions of the next generation of scientific leaders.
The symposium also included a student presentation session, where outstanding Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers from both the Lei Lab and the O'Connor Lab presented their ongoing work. Their talks reflected the high caliber of training and research being conducted in both groups.
The event provided a vibrant platform for academic exchange, fostered new collaborations, and highlighted the dynamic progress being made in the natural product community.