Shiying Jin, PhD

Shiying Jin, PhD, is a researcher who focuses on adult stem cell, tissue regeneration and cancer in the human endometrium. This research provides fundamental information for diagnosis, prevention and treatment of gynecological diseases to improve women’s reproductive and general health. Dr. Jin is the first investigator to identify the endometrial epithelial stem cells in mice, the founder cells regulating endometrial homeostasis and regeneration. Dr. Jin and his team are studying normal and cancer stem cells in the human endometrium for human endometrial regeneration and target therapy of endometrial cancer. Another main research focus in Dr. Jin's laboratory is to develop cellular therapy and immunotherapy for solid tumor treatment. Dr. Jin has mentored and trained many undergraduates, medical students, clinical fellows and research fellows for their career achievement. Dr. Jin also gives lectures to the medical school students.