Huan Tianxiao, PhD
Assistant Professor
Brief Bio
Dr. Huan graduated from Shandong University, China, with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, and obtained a Ph.D. In Developmental Immunology & Bioinformatics. She then spent 10 years at the Framingham Heart Study, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, where she focused on applying integrative genomic approaches to identify causal molecular biomarkers and pathways underlying human complex diseases. She has published more than >50 peer-reviewed manuscripts in prestigious journals on diverse topics, with citation more than 3000 times.
Research Interest
- Genetics and Genomics of Macular Disease
- Integrative genomic approaches and network approaches
- DNA methylation and microRNA regulation of Macular Disease
Academic Rank
- Assistant Professor
- UMass Chan Medical School
Education
- S. Shandong University, China
- D. Shandong University, China
- Post-doc: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, USA
Professional Societies and Affiliations
- Senior Editor Board Member for BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
- ARVO - The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Languages
- English, Chinese-Mandarin
Huan Tianxiao, Ph.D.
Contact Information
Tel: 857-800-3831
Lab Address
Room S3-226, Main School Building
55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655
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