Chongbei Zhao, originally from Henan Province, China, graduated from Zhengzhou University with an M.D. She earned her Ph.D. in veterinary pathobiology from the University of Missouri, Columbia and followed that with a two-year Science Manager Certification from the University of Kansas. Zhao joined the Stowers Institute in 2012 as a Researcher Coordinator. In 2019, she became Head of Cells, Tissues, and Organoids Center and the next year took over management of Media Preparation. In 2023, Zhao is now leading Genome Engineering, serving as Head of three Technology Centers at the Institute. In 2024, Zhao was appointed Director of Cellular, Tissue, and Molecular Biology. With nearly 20 years’ experience in cell biology, including 3D organoid culture, primary cell culture, virus work, and gene editing, Zhao collaborates with Stowers researchers to develop new projects and technologies in the field of cell biology.