Alexander Xu

Alexander Xu is an Assistant Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Maryland with affiliate appointments in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Genomics, and the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center. His research bridges bioengineering and computational biology to address clinical challenges in cancer and immunology.

• Ph.D., Stanford University (Materials Science & Engineering)
• B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Materials Science & Engineering)

Dr. Xu specializes in Spatial Biology, focusing on:

• Developing spatial omics technologies and bioinformatic tools
• Single-cell multi-omics integration via microfluidic platforms
• Identifying predictive biomarkers in cancer treatment
• Quantitative nanoscale intracellular delivery methods
• Immune cell profiling through T cell receptor informatics

His work reveals insights into tumor-immune interactions, vaccine responses, and cancer progression mechanisms. Publications span high-impact journals like Science Advances and Nature Communications, emphasizing clinical translation and technological innovation.

• NIH F32 Postdoctoral Fellowship
• NIH KL2 Fellowship

Dr. Xu's affiliations include the Spatial Biology Lab and collaborations with Caltech, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and the Institute for Systems Biology. He teaches graduate courses in spatial biology and leads interdisciplinary research programs.