Cephalopods such as the octopus are renowned for both their extraordinary intelligence and regenerative abilities. Historic studies suggest that specific populations of cells play a vital role in both processes.
As a 2025 Schmidt Science Fellow, Zhaoquan seeks to reveal the multifaceted role of these cells in octopus cognition and arm regeneration.
Zhaoquan’s studies will combine imaging, pharmacological, cellular and behavioral approaches to inform and drive cutting-edge biomedical and environmental research.
Zhaoquan will pivot from Immunology to Evolutionary Biology