Yicheng Liu is driven by a deep curiosity about the molecular mechanisms governing cellular processes and genetic regulation, with a focus on leveraging these insights to drive innovations in health and plant biotechnology. As a first-year Molecular Bioscience student at Duke Kunshan University, specializing in Cell and Molecular Biology, she is actively involved in research investigating plant responses to environmental stress, particularly RNA structural changes in Arabidopsis under salt stress. Yicheng’s academic pursuits are guided by her ambition to bridge fundamental biological science with practical biotechnological applications, striving to contribute to breakthroughs in health and sustainable industries through interdisciplinary research.