Zitao Ma, aka Z, is a second-year PhD student in the Department of Molecular Pharmaceutics at the University of Utah. He completed his undergraduate training in Pharmacy at Xinhua College of Sun Yat-Sen University in China and later pursued a Master’s degree in Pharmacology at Long Island University, where he developed a deep interest in life science research.

Zitao is motivated by the scientific opportunities that lie within the uncharted areas of therapeutic innovation. His long-term goal is to discover and develop transformative treatment strategies by integrating advances in drug delivery and immunomodulation. In the Mei Lab, he values the ability to pursue creative, forward-looking ideas at the frontiers of therapeutic development.

Outside the laboratory, Zitao enjoys exploring the city, seeking new experiences, and capturing everyday moments through painting.