Feng Zhang

Dr. Feng Zhang is a molecular biologist at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where he holds the position of associate professor. His research focuses on the development and application of gene-editing technologies, with particular emphasis on CRISPR-based molecular systems. Zhang’s work has contributed to advancing understanding of how molecular tools can be engineered and adapted for therapeutic purposes.

CRISPR Research

Zhang’s laboratory investigates the natural diversity and evolution of CRISPR systems found across different organisms. His research explores how these molecular mechanisms function and how they can be modified and optimized for practical applications in medicine and biology. This work has implications for understanding both the natural history of these systems and their potential utility in treating genetic diseases.