Mei Zhen
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Dr. Mei Zhen is a pioneering force in the development of high-throughput tools for genetic model organisms, with a primary focus on *Caenorhabditis elegans* biology. Her most transformative contribution is the invention of robotic microinjection technology, which automates the generation of transgenic nematodes—a process historically limited by laborious manual techniques. Her landmark 2024 paper, "Robotic microinjection enables large-scale transgenic studies of *Caenorhabditis elegans*," has already garnered 20 citations, reflecting its immediate impact on the field. By dramatically increasing throughput and reproducibility, Dr. Zhen’s work unlocks the potential for large-scale genetic screens, functional genomics, and systematic transgene expression studies that were previously impractical. This innovation positions her as a key enabler of next-generation *C. elegans* research, bridging the gap between traditional genetics and modern, data-driven biology. Her achievements promise to accelerate discoveries in neurobiology, development, and disease modeling, making her a vital contributor to the future of invertebrate model systems.
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