Xianming DENG: Think Big, Start Small, Act Fast

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Q & A with WLA
Q: What is your early inspiration of doing science?
A: Curiosity. I enjoy the experience of solving problems.
Q: What is the best advice that you have received?
A: Think big, Start small, Act fast!
Q: What is your greatest achievement so far?
A: Discovery of new chemical tools to interrogate the biology of untargeted kinases, such as LRRK2, STK19, and MST1/2.
Q: What is your research goal?
A: To address unmet medical needs with new small molecule drugs.
Q: What are the obstacles you are facing and what kinds of support you wish to receive?
A: No rush, but having continuous support for pursuing a long-term goal.