Xiaochen Fan

Xiaochen Fan is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London (UCL). Her research focuses on the genetics of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and the development of cell/gene therapies for this condition. She holds a PhD in Glaucoma Pathology and Cell/Gene Therapy from the University of Liverpool (2018–2023).

Key research areas include transcriptome profiling of trabecular meshwork progenitor cells, TGFβ signaling in glaucoma, and regenerative medicine approaches for ocular tissue repair. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being.

Notable contributions include studies on AI-driven fundus image registration, microRNA signatures in glucocorticoid-responsive cells, and extracellular matrix influences on stem cell differentiation. She has published extensively in ophthalmology and cell biology since 2019, with a focus on advancing therapeutic strategies for glaucoma.

Professional roles include a Research Assistant position at UCL’s Institute of Ophthalmology. Her lab affiliation is directly tied to the Institute’s research priorities in vision science and translational medicine.