Wenqianglong Li (Ayden Lee)
BSc, MSc, PhD
Postdoctoral research scientist in neuroscience & human genetics
Pain, genetics, brain imaging, psychiatry
Research Summary
Ayden is a Molecular Genetics researcher with a background in developmental neuroscience, genetics, and psychiatry. He earned his PhD in Molecular Psychiatry from UCL, where he developed a passion for understanding the complex interplay between genetics and neurodevelopmental disorders.
In September 2022, Ayden joined the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neuroscience. Currently, he is dedicated to studying the genetic risks associated with neuropathic pain and investigating their potential genetic overlaps with various psychiatric disorders. His research involves utilising data from DOLORisk, UK Biobank, and Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study. These rich datasets allow him to explore diverse ancestral backgrounds and shed light on how genetic risks relate to brain structures and functions.
Recent publications
Genetic associations of neuropathic pain and sensory profile in a deeply phenotyped neuropathy cohort.
Journal article
Åkerlund M. et al, (2025), Pain, 166, 1354 - 1368
Identification of SLC45A4 as a pain gene encoding a neuronal polyamine transporter.
Preprint
Middleton SJ. et al, (2024)
Building Local Networks for Open Science: A Case Study of the Chinese Open Science Network (COSN)
Preprint
Xu Z. et al, (2024)
Building Local Networks for Open Science: A Case Study of the Chinese Open Science Network (COSN)
Preprint
Xu Z. et al, (2024)
Genome-wide association study of antisocial personality disorder diagnostic criteria provides evidence for shared risk factors across disorders.
Journal article
Li W. et al, (2023), Psychiatr Genet, 33, 233 - 242