Xiaoqin Wang

Xiaoqin Wang is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, and Otolaryngology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and Director of the Tsinghua-Johns Hopkins Joint Center for Biomedical Engineering Research. Her research focuses on understanding neural mechanisms underlying auditory perception and vocal communication in primates, particularly using marmosets as a model. She explores how the cerebral cortex processes biologically relevant sounds like speech and vocalizations, integrating neurophysiological, behavioral, and computational approaches.

Education:

• B.S., Electrical Engineering, Sichuan University
• M.S., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Michigan
• Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University

Research Interests: Neural coding of vocalizations, pitch perception, cochlear implants, auditory-vocal interactions, and sound localization. Her lab investigates cortical plasticity, social vocal communication, and the neural basis of auditory processing in naturalistic environments.

Lab & Collaborations: The Wang Lab employs techniques like two-photon imaging, wireless neural recording, and optogenetics. Key projects include studying pitch representation in marmoset auditory cortex and evaluating cochlear implant efficacy through cortical neural responses.

Training & Mentorship: Advises graduate students and postdocs in neuroscience and biomedical engineering. Former trainees hold academic and industry roles globally, reflecting her impact on training future leaders in auditory neuroscience.