Meet Yifei Greg Wu
The skills and concepts that I had learned at BioBuilder came back to me when I was doing my undergrad at Emory—all the dots started to connect.”
—Yifei Greg Wu
Greg Wu shares his transformative journey from high school in China to becoming an aspiring pioneer in synthetic biology. His story highlights critical educational opportunities at BioBuilder that shaped his passion for science and his future ambitions.
This conversation covers Greg’s
- future plans for a PhD in biomedical engineering and community engagement
- his initial interest in natural sciences during high school
- the discovery of BioBuilder and its influence on his academic career
- numerous experiences in synthetic biology and engineering bacteria for unique projects
- transition to higher education in the US at Emory University
- the value of interdisciplinary studies and collaborations with Georgia Tech
- and finally, Greg’s future plans for a PhD in biomedical engineering at Boston University and his interest in community engagement