Yingning is a DMD candidate at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine from China. She graduated with Honors in Biology and Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. During her undergraduate years, she was involved in molecular biology research using zebrafish model. Outside of class, she served as President of the Embracing Dental Research Journal Club and Deputy Director of the Duke-UNC China Leadership Summit, where she fostered cross-disciplinary collaboration and global dialogue. In her free time, Yingning enjoys baking, dancing, skiing, and exploring new restaurants with friends.