Caixing Xiong

Caixing Xiong is an Assistant Research Scientist in the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University, affiliated with the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences and Texas A&M AgriLife Research. Her research focuses on integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, particularly targeting agricultural pests through molecular and biological approaches.

Education:

• B.S. in Agriculture, China Agricultural University
• M.S. in Entomology, Auburn University
• Ph.D. in Entomology, Texas A&M University

Research Interests:

• Development of sustainable pest control methods using neuropeptide receptors and small molecules
• Functional analysis of tick and mosquito signaling pathways
• Optimization of crop protection through rhizobacteria and microbial interactions
• High-throughput screening of G protein-coupled receptors for novel ligands

Advising & Grants:

No formal advisees listed, but her work is supported by Texas A&M AgriLife Research initiatives focusing on vector biology and agricultural pest management.

Labs/Teams:

Part of the Department of Entomology research group at Texas A&M, collaborating with AgriLife’s pest management and molecular biology teams.