Tim Xing

Tim Xing serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Carleton University's Faculty of Science. He maintains laboratory facilities in the Nesbitt Building and office space in the CTTC Building, with research spanning molecular plant pathology and signaling mechanisms. His academic foundation includes a B.Sc. from Anhui Normal University and Ph.D. from Leicester Polytechnic, England.

Education:

• B.Sc. from Anhui Normal University
• Ph.D. from Leicester Polytechnic, England

Dr. Xing's research program focuses on molecular mechanisms of plant disease resistance, specifically targeting signal transduction pathways to enhance pathogen resistance. His laboratory simultaneously investigates plant hormone and sugar signaling networks in growth and development, employing functional genomics and proteomics to dissect protein structures and system-level interactions. Current methodologies include protoplast-based signaling analysis and network modeling of kinase pathways.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2021-2014) reveals consistent emphasis on plant-pathogen interactions through proteomic and genomic approaches, with significant contributions to MAP kinase signaling networks in defense responses. His work bridges fundamental molecular mechanisms in model systems like Arabidopsis with applied crop research in wheat, Brassica, and forage species, demonstrating translational potential for agricultural improvement.

Scientific Awards: No institutional awards or fellowships are documented in the departmental profile.

Dr. Xing actively supervises graduate students within Carleton's Biology Department programs, though specific advisees are not listed. His research program appears supported by standard faculty startup resources and likely external grants in plant molecular biology, enabling advanced proteomic and genomic investigations as evidenced by publication output.

The Xing Laboratory operates from room 226 in the Nesbitt Building, featuring specialized capabilities for protoplast isolation, protein interaction analysis, and genetic modification studies. The research environment supports integrated investigations of plant signaling networks from molecular to systems levels, with particular emphasis on defense responses and developmental regulation.