United States · Epitranscriptomics · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Dr. Chuan He

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Investigator and Wolf Prize in Chemistry laureate who discovered reversible RNA methylation (m6A), founding the flourishing field of epitranscriptomics.

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Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas: Epitranscriptomics, RNA Modification, Chemical Biology, Gene Expression
Academic position: John T. Wilson Distinguished Service Professor of Chemistry
Primary university source: Official directory entry ↗
Recruitment status: Not verified. Leadership profile does not imply active vacancies or assistantship availability.

Supervision and contact

Students interested in graduate or doctoral research supervision in Epitranscriptomics, RNA Modification, Chemical Biology are advised to consult formal department application channels.

UChicago guide ↗Chemistry subject guide ↗Mentorship ↗

Important verification note

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