Tieshi Li, PhD

Tieshi Li, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics with more than 15 years’ experience in biomedical studies. He has a broad background in biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, stem cell biology and skeletal biology. He also has the specific training and expertise in all of the required techniques, such as Intra-articular injection, destabilization of the medial meniscus (DMM) surgery for mice to generate post-traumatic osteoarthritis mice model, Micro CT scanning/analysis, mice pain-related behavioral assessments and other molecular biology and histology techniques. His research includes figuring out the molecular mechanisms of synovial joint development and osteoarthritis development. He has carried out several projects (e.g., experimental design and execution, data collection and analysis, manuscript preparation, and student supervision) and has produced several peer-reviewed publications from those projects. His studies on Tgfbr2/IL36α axis in joint homeostasis and osteoarthritis progression have made significant contributions to this field. In addition, He have successfully developed and performed several joint projects by establishing effective collaborations with members of several other universities.