Qian Xiao

Qian Xiao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health. Their research integrates individual, biological, and contextual factors to explore the health consequences of sleep deficiency and circadian dysfunction, particularly in relation to obesity, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and dementia. They are affiliated with the Center for Spatial Temporal Modeling for Applications in Population Sciences.

• Research spans circadian rhythms, metabolic health, and health disparities across racial/ethnic and socioeconomic groups.
• Key collaborations include advising doctoral students and participating in interdisciplinary studies on diurnal behaviors.

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