WANG LAB

WANG Sibao (王四宝)

2013-present: PI, Professor, CAS Key Laboratory of Insect Developmental and Evolutionary Biology, CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences, Shanghai Institute of Plant Physiology and Ecology, CAS

2009-2013: Postdoctoral Researcher Fellow, Department of Molecular and Immunology, School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University

2007-2009: Postdoctoral Researcher Fellow, Department of Entomology, University of Maryland

2003-2007: PhD, Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences, CAS

Professor Wang earned his Ph.D. in Zoology from the Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and conducted postdoctoral training at the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University before joining the Shanghai Institute of Plant Physiology and Ecology (SIPPE) as a full professor in 2013. His research integrates interdisciplinary approaches to investigate insect–microbiota–pathogen–environment interactions, with the overarching goal of providing knowledge to aid the development of novel, eco-friendly tools for mosquito and mosquito-borne disease control. He has made fundamental contributions to understanding mosquito mating behavior and the factors influencing Plasmodium and arbovirus transmission by vector mosquitoes. His work led to the discovery of the first mosquito sex pheromone, providing a theoretical foundation for genetic control strategies. His work has advanced understanding of how microbiota and epigenetic mechanisms modulate mosquito immunity and pathogen infection, and discovered the insect foregut as a previously unrecognized infection route for fungal entomopathogens, leading to the development of microbe-based strategies for the control of insect pests, malaria, and arboviruses.

Prof. Wang is currently Director of the CAS Key Laboratory of Insect Developmental and Evolutionary Biology. He also serves as Vice President of the Entomological Society of China, President of the Shanghai Society for Entomology, Deputy Secretary-General of the Mycological Society of China, and Director of the Insect Microbiome Committee of the Entomological Society of China. In 2023 he was selected as a New Cornerstone Investigator.

Email: sbwang[AT]cemps.ac.cn

LAI Yiling (赖屹玲)

I obtained my PhD degree in Microbiology from Institute of Microbiology, CAS in 2014. After graduation, I joined Wang Lab as Assistant Professor. I have been appointed as Associate Professor since 2017. My research focuses on epigenetic and molecular mechanism in fungi-insect interactions.

Email: laiyiling[AT]cemps.ac.cn

LI Fang (李芳)

I graduated from Huazhong Agricultural University and then joined Wang Lab in 2013, and I worked as a lab techician as well as the mangement of the lab.

Email: lifang[AT]cemps.ac.cn

WANG Guandong (王官栋)

I obtained my PhD degree form CEMPS in 2021. My current research fouses on the molecular physiology and environmental adaptation mechanisms of disease-vector insects.

Email: gdwang[AT]cemps.ac.cn

WANG Yiguan (王义冠)

I obtained my PhD degree from the University of Queensland in 2021 after four years of studying the population genetics of fruit flies. In April 2024, I joined Wang Lab, and I am currently working on the evolution and population genetics of mosquitoes. A bit skills in bioinfomatics with Bash and R.

Email: ygwang[AT]cemps.ac.cn

WU Zhiwei (吴志伟)

I earned my Ph.D. in June 2024 from Zhejiang University, and joined Wang Lab in August 2024. My current research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms by which mosquitoes transmit pathogens.

Email: wuzhiwei[AT]cemps.ac.cn

SUN Peilu (孙佩璐)

I obtained my PhD degree from CEMPS in 2024. I am interested in mosquito metabolism, heat tolerance, and pest control.

Email: sunpeilu[AT]cemps.ac.cn

WANG Lihua (汪丽华)

I obtained my PhD degree from CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Science in 2024 after six years of studying the gut microbiota in Anopheles mosquitoes. In January 2025, I started my new journey as a postdoc in Wang Lab. My research focuses on the interaction between gut microbiota and mosquitoes.

Email: wanglihua[AT]cemps.ac.cn

SHI Yang (石阳)

I received my PhD in Biochemistry and Cell Biology at Xiamen University in 2024 after six years studying Plasmodium. I was thrilled to join the Wang Lab as a postdoc in April 2025. I am interested in deciphering the unique developmental biology of malaria parasite within the Anopheles mosquito by applying the single-cell RNA sequencing approaches.

Email: shiyang[AT]cemps.ac.cn

YANG Yanchao (杨焱超)

I obtained my Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences and Biological Engineering from the University of Liège, Belgium, in June 2025. Subsequently, in July 2025, I joined Wang lab. My research focuses on the discovery and mechanism of action of novel mosquitocidal bacteria.

LANG Haoyu (郎浩宇)

I obtained my Ph.D. in Food Sciences from China Agricultural University in June 2025, studying honeybee gut microbiota. In July 2025, I joined the Wang Lab as a postdoctoral researcher. My current research focuses on developing synthetic mosquito gut microbiota to inhibit Plasmodium parasites, employing deep learning approaches to discover novel anti-Plasmodium compounds, aiming to create innovative strategies for mosquito-borne disease control.

PENG Bo (彭博)

I obtained my Master’s degree from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 2021 after three years of studying the discovery of natural products from marine microorganisms. In July 2024, I joined Wang Lab. My research focuses on the interactions between mosquito gut microbiota, Plasmodium, and the host, as well as the discovery of natural antimalarial compounds.

Email: bpeng[AT]cemps.ac.cn

HU Wenqian (胡文倩)

I was born in 1997 and graduated from Shandong Agricultural University. I like cats and natural scenery. I joined Wang Lab in September 2020. My research focuses on mosquito gut microbes, Plasmodium, and mosquito-borne virus.

Email: huwenqian[AT]cemps.ac.cn

YANG Bingchen (杨丙辰)

I graduated from Nanjing Agriculture University. I am now interested in the interactions between mosquito and gut microbes and some other interesting things.

Email: yangbingchen[AT]cemps.ac.cn

LIU Zicheng (刘子成)

I graduated from South China Agricultural University with a bachelor’s degree and joined the Wang Lab in September 2021. My research focuses on understanding how mosquitoes defend themselves against pathogen infections.

ZHENG Yitong (郑奕彤)

I obtained my bachelor’s degree from Nanjing Agricultural University in 2022. In September 2022, I joined Wang Lab, and I am interested in the interaction between entomopathogenic fungi and their hosts.

Email: zhengyitong[AT]cemps.ac.cn

YUN Jiaqi (贠佳琦)

After obtaining my Master’s degree from Henan University, I joined Wang Lab in 2022, and I am currently working on the interactions between microorganisms and mosquito borne pathogens.

Email: yunjiaqi[AT]cemps.ac.cn

MA Qin (马芹)

I obtained my master degree from the Hainan University in 2023 after three years of studying the genetic control of Bactrocera cucurbitae. In July 2023, I joined Wang Lab. My research is on toxic proteins produced by bacteria and the production of bacterial insecticide.

Email: maqin23[AT]cemps.ac.cn

PENG Zheyu (彭哲宇)

I obtained my Master’s degree from the Anhui Medical University in 2024 to study the relationship between ZIKV and mosquitoes. In September 2024, I joined Wang Lab, where I continued working on the interaction research between mosquitoes and fungi.

Email: pengzheyu24[AT]cemps.ac.cn

QIAO Xin (乔鑫)

I obtained my Master’s degree from the University of Yunnan in 2024 after three years of studying the Bracovirus-Innexin-hemichannel-immunosuppression interaction mechanism. I joined Wang Lab in June 2024, where I mainly engage in the research of mosquito-borne viruses and host antiviral immune pathways.

Email: 1987627095[AT]qq.com

XIA Tianyu (夏天雨)

I obtained my undergraduate degree from the Henan University in 2023 after four years of studying biological science. In June 2023, I joined Wang Lab, and I am currently working on mosquitoes and pathogenic microorganism. My research focuses on antimalarial bacteria, and Plasmodium.

Email: xiatianyu23[AT]cemps.ac.cn

LI Jiamin (李佳敏)

I graduated from Yunnan Normal University with a bachelor’s degree, and then I was admitted to Shanghai Normal University for postgraduate study. I conducted joint training with Mr. Wang’s laboratory. At present, my research focuses on the interaction between fungi and hosts.

Email: 2211310015[AT]qq.com

HONG Jiayi (洪嘉怡)

I received my bachelor’s degree from Nanjing Medical University in 2023 after four years of studying bioinformatics. In November 2023, I joined Wang Lab. My research mainly focuses on the interaction mechanism between intestinal bacteria and host.

Email: hxhongjiayi[AT]126.com

ZHOU Tao (周涛)

I graduated from Henan Agricultural University. In November 2023, I joined Wang Lab. I’m interested in the application of mosquito gene editing technology, the interaction between host and pathogen, and mosquito rhythms.

Email: zhoutao24[AT]cemps.ac.cn

LIANG Xiaoyu (梁肖钰)

I graduated from Northwest A&F University with a bachelor’s degree. In September 2024, I joined Wang Lab and continued my learning as a member of the Bacteria Group.

Email: liangxiaoyu24[AT]cemps.ac.cn

WANG Jing (王靖)

I am from Nanjing Forestry University. I'm currently a biology graduate student at Wang Lab and a member of the bacterial group. Looking forward to meeting and communicating with you here.

LI Chengui (李陈贵)

I graduated from Hainan University with a bachelor's degree in Biological Science. In September 2024, I joined Wang Lab and study anti-malarial and anti-viral properties of lipid metabolism-related substances.