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Tom Zongtao Lin, PhD<\/span><\/p>\n Principal Investigator<\/p>\n Email: tom.z.lin at rutgers.edu<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tom Lin has a profound research interest in Medicinal Proteomics. Tom is investigating PTM functions and biology to develop novel therapeutic strategies fighting against human diseases such as cancers and neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., AD). Using state-of-the-art technologies including proteomics, medicinal chemistry, chemical probes, and cell biology, Tom aims to make breakthroughs in protein modifications, PTM-targeted protein degradation, and drug discovery.<\/p>\n Tom was born and grew up in a rural village in Xinyang City, Henan Province, China, before 2005. He studied Pharmacy during undergraduate and performed research in Liquid Chromatography (Caifang Wang lab) and thesis research in Medicinal Chemistry (Hongmin Liu lab), where he became interested in research and an academic career. He studied LCMS of Natural Products during MS, Medicinal Chemistry of Vitamin D3 during PhD, Chemical Proteomics during Postdoc, and PTM Proteomics during Scientist and Instructor. His academic journey, spanning >20 years\u2019 experience in education and research at the interface of Analytical Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry, has been shaped by his persistent pursuit of new technologies, cutting-edge sciences, and novel therapeutic strategies. As the first degree receiver and first English speaker of the family, he has broken through significant barriers up to this point in his career. These experiences have prepared him to be most understanding of the struggles faced by early-stage scientists, and to become the most supportive mentor.<\/p>\n