Dr. Shaojie Zhang's lab at the University of Central Florida focuses on studying non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) and their structural motifs, which are vital for various biological functions. They use advanced computational methods to analyze the 3D structures of these RNA motifs, aiming to uncover their roles in gene regulation and disease. By developing novel algorithms for detecting RNA motifs, the lab seeks to improve our understanding of RNA-related diseases and enhance genomic studies.