Shi Yi: To do scientific research is to face the major strategic needs of the country

Post-80s researcher Shi Yi, Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences——

"To do scientific research is to meet the major strategic needs of the country" (Science and Technology Self-reliance, Young Scientist)

Post-80s Shiyi researcher at the Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences-Post- 80s Shiyi researcher at the Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences-Post-80s Shiyi researcher at the Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences-"Scientific research is to meet the major strategic needs of the country" (science and technology independence Self-reliance, young scientist) "Scientific research is to meet the major strategic needs of the country" (Science and technology self-reliance, young scientist)

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As China Kexue Yuan researcher at the Institute of Microbiology, the main new study issued by the sudden application of a virus always fighting on the front lines and fight the virus
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As China Ke Xueyuan researcher at the Institute of Microbiology, the main new study issued by the sudden application of a virus always fighting on the front lines and fight the virus
.

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H5N1, H7N9, Ebola, Zika virus, new crown virus.
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For many years, Shiyi has been conducting scientific research in response to major national strategic needs, safeguarding public health safety, and continuously responding to challenges on the road to scientific research
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H5N1, H7N9, Ebola, Zika virus, new crown virus.
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For many years, Shiyi has been conducting scientific research in response to major national strategic needs, safeguarding public health safety, and continuously responding to challenges on the road to scientific research
.

I saw Shi Yi in his office
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Even though it was the weekend, Shi Yi and his colleagues were still working nervously and busy

Over the years, from H5N1 and H7N9 to Ebola and Zika virus, the 36-year-old Shi Yi has "experienced all kinds of battles
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" As China Ke Xueyuan Institute of Microbiology, researcher and doctoral tutor, the main new study issued by the sudden application of a virus always fighting on the front lines and fight the virus has never been back

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"To do scientific research is to face the country's major strategic needs
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It is my duty to guard public health safety

"It is necessary to gather strength in a short time and quickly produce scientific research results"

"It is necessary to gather strength in a short time and quickly produce scientific research results"

The study of emerging viruses is the first step in preventing and controlling the epidemic, and it is also an important basic work
.

"Our research is usually divided into a regular research period and a research period

Suddenly facing a tense situation and enduring high-intensity pressure has become accustomed to new emerging virus researchers like Shi Yi
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In February 2013, an H7N9 subtype avian influenza epidemic occurred in the southeast coastal area of ​​China
.

At that time, under the leadership of academician Gao Fu, his mentor , Shi Yi and his colleagues quickly started research on the virus

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In fact, it is common to work overtime even during regular research periods
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"Many experiments need to be operated continuously and cannot be stopped in the middle
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" Shi Yi said: "For example, we often need to study the characteristics of proteins, and continuous experiments are needed in the purification process of proteins

"If you want to be superior, you must be one step ahead.
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"If you want to be superior, you must be one step ahead.
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Since junior high school, Shi Yi has liked to read science fiction stories.
The novel species described in the stories and the boundless imagination of the world made him fascinated
.

"I once saw a sentence in a book:'The 21st century will be the century of life science'.

In this way, a seed for studying biology was planted in the heart of the young Shi Yi
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When applying for the college entrance examination, he did not hesitate to apply for a major in biological sciences, and finally entered the College of Life Sciences at Zhejiang University as he wished
.

The study experience during university really opened the door to life sciences for Shi Yi
.
He has conducted in-depth studies on zoology, botany, microbiology, physiology, etc.
, and laid a solid knowledge foundation
.
With the deepening of learning, Shi has become more and more interested in life sciences
.

"Researching biology, studying life phenomena, and understanding the nature of life should be a very interesting job
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" With this idea, Shi Yi decided to continue studying for graduate students and engage in scientific research after graduation
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He will microbiology choose to do their own research, through the efforts, in September 2006 to get into Zhong Keyuan microorganisms, officially opened research career
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From 21 to 36 years old, Shi Yi experienced countless sleepless nights in the laboratory, countless moments from depression to surprise
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Although he is already a leader among his peers, Shi Yi still does not dare to slack off, "In the field of virus research, international competition is very fierce
.
Especially for the research of new viruses, the timeliness is very strong, and every second is very important
.
I want to be superior.
, Must be one step ahead
.
"

"There is uncertainty in scientific research, and persistence is very important"

"There is uncertainty in scientific research, and persistence is very important"

Having been engaged in scientific research for many years, Shi Yi admits that he has also been shaken and hesitated
.
When he graduated with a Ph.
D.
in 2011, he still had no outstanding scientific research results.
“At that time, there was a lot of pressure, and he hesitated whether he was suitable for continuing to engage in scientific research
.
” Shi Yi said
.
During those depressing days, his mentor and family members gave him a lot of support and encouragement, and at the same time helped him find a breakthrough
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"They think that my research ability is actually very good.
The reason why I didn't achieve better results for a while is probably because I didn't choose a good topic
.
" So, starting from the second half of 2011, Shi Yi rethinked what kind of science should I choose.
I did research on the problem and made adjustments in time, and I regained my confidence
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Subsequently, Shi Yi made breakthroughs in scientific research
.
Now, as a young doctoral supervisor, he sends a message to young people who are committed to scientific research, that they must have a clear understanding of research and plan their research direction and path early
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"Eat more bitterness, put more pressure on yourself, and set your goals higher, so that there may be better development in the future
.
" Shi Yi said
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Scientific research is full of unknown risks, and Shi Yi is very calm about this.
“There may be no results in a few years, but if you stick to it, there may be a turnaround soon
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There are uncertainties in scientific research, and persistence is very important
.
”

In addition to persistence, Shi Yi feels that doing scientific research also requires feelings
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He said: "While enduring hardship, we must also enjoy happiness and discover the joy of discovering new knowledge
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In the research, we must be light on personal fame and fortune, and don't bias the research direction
.
"

When it comes to research, Shi Yi sees further: "In the future, there may be more unknown viruses at any time.
The development of universal vaccines and broad-spectrum drugs is the future direction.
We need to have corresponding forward-looking reserves and responses
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"