Xianhui Li is a PhD researcher in project C3 of RTG 2660 under the supervision of Prof. Angelika Schmitt-Böhrer.

During her PhD, she will use neurobiological methods to study the role of the serotonergic system in social approach and avoidance behaviors in mouse models, while also exploring potential gender differences. Before starting her PhD, her interest and passion for basic research were sparked during her Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine. After graduation, she participated in depression research at Jinan University, which helped her develop foundational skills in neuroscience.