Yi (Wenyi) is originally from China and completed her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at Case Western Reserve University in 2020. She then worked as a veterinary assistant in a private practice in China for six months. In 2023, she earned a Master’s Degree in Animal & Dairy Science from the University of Georgia, where she investigated the thermal lethality of Salmonella spp. in animal feed. Yi joined the GI Lab in 2023 to pursue her PhD, focusing on finding non-invasive biomarkers for intestinal permeability in dogs and cats.
Beyond her research, Yi enjoys spending time with her sweet Shiba Inu, Kumo. She also loves exploring vintage clothes, listening to rock music, and visiting art museums.
