Developing single cell foundation models for exploring mRNA diversity

Our goal is to harness extensive single-cell and spatial transcriptome datasets to decipher APA/AS patterns and gene expression simultaneously, expanding the scope beyond conventional single-cell expression analysis.

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This project is open for Honours, Masters and PhD students.
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Associate Professor Jean (Jiayu) Wen
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We are developing a comprehensive language foundation model tailored to unravel the intricacies of mRNA diversity, encompassing alternative Polyadenylation (APA) and alternative splicing (AS), within single-cell RNA sequencing data. Our goal is to harness extensive single-cell and spatial transcriptome datasets to decipher APA/AS patterns and gene expression simultaneously, expanding the scope beyond conventional single-cell expression analysis. Through fine-tuning tasks, the model will be able to execute a series of downstream prediction tasks, offering a multifaceted perspective on gene regulation at single-cell resolution and within spatial contexts. This work will have the potential to advance RNA-based therapeutic strategies targeting diseases by directing efforts towards modulating APA and AS.

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Jean (Jiayu) Wen

Group Leader - The Wen Group and ARC Future Fellow