معرفی
Dr. Jiayi Xu is an Associate Research Scientist in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine, Yale University. She holds a PhD in Human Nutrition from Cornell University (2019) and dual bachelor's degrees in Nutrition from Cornell University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2014). Her research focuses on neuropsychiatric disorders, particularly eating disorders, with emphasis on genetic, microbial, dietary, and anthropometric factors.
Education & Training:
- BS in Nutrition, Cornell University (2014)
- BS in Nutrition, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2014)
- PhD in Human Nutrition (Genomics & Epidemiology minors), Cornell University (2019)
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (2022)
Research Focus: Dr. Xu investigates the genetic and environmental underpinnings of eating disorders and other neuropsychiatric conditions. Her work integrates genomic analyses, microbiome studies, and nutritional interventions to advance personalized therapies. Key areas include:
- Genetic risk factors for anorexia nervosa
- Microbial contributions to eating disorder pathology
- Multi-ancestry genetic studies of alcohol use disorders
- Nutritional interventions for weight restoration
Collaborations: Active collaborators include Laura Huckins, Joel Gelernter, John Krystal, and the Eating Disorders Working Group. Her research has led to high-impact publications in journals like Nature Medicine and Biological Psychiatry.
Awards:
- Seavor Fellowship (2022)
- Early Career Travel Scholarship (2022)
- Pfizer Predoctoral Fellowship (2017)
Lab Affiliations: Works within Yale’s Department of Psychiatry and collaborates with institutions like Mount Sinai and the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium.
