معرفی
Dr. Xiaojian Shao is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, and a Research Officer at the Digital Technologies Research Center, National Research Council of Canada. His research focuses on Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, and Epigenomics, with expertise in Single Cell Genomics, Machine Learning, and Cell/Gene Therapy.
- University: University of Ottawa
- School: Faculty of Medicine
- Department: Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology
- Academic Rank: Adjunct Professor
- Other Role: Research Officer, NRC Digital Technologies Research Center
- Emails: xiaojian.shao@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca, xshao2@uOttawa.ca
Dr. Shao’s research spans epigenetic mechanisms in diseases, environmental impacts on methylomes, and computational methods for genomic analysis. His work includes:
- Cross-sectional studies on DDT/DDE exposure and sperm epigenome
- DNAmethylation changes in rheumatoid arthritis and dementia
- Development of software tools like DMEAS for methylation analysis
- Investigations into growth hormone effects and folate metabolism
- Single-cell sequencing applications in COPD and cancer
Recent publications highlight trends in environmental epigenetics, disease biomarkers, and computational methods, including cross-continental studies on toxicology and neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Shao collaborates with institutions such as the National Research Council of Canada and contributes to journals like Environmental Health Perspectives and Communications Biology.
