Yijun completed her masters in Anatomy and Neurobiology at the Boston University. She joined the UW–Madison Neuroscience Training program in 2023.
- Favorite retinal cell: α-retinal ganglion cell.
- Thoughts about the retina: People often say that the eyes are the windows to the soul. In particular, the retina serves as the essential structure of the eyes, projecting the external world to the mind. From my point of view, the retina not only functions as a window to my mind but also serves as a more accessible structure within the central nervous system for scientists to observe and unravel the mysteries of neuroscience.
- Hobbies: Singing, learning Japanese, playing video games, and playing the piano.