Xiaotian Mao

Xiaotian Mao is a Research Assistant in the Department of Food Science at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in Food Microbiology, Gut Health, and Fermentation research. Their work primarily focuses on gut microbiome interactions, bacteriophage therapy, and metabolic health applications.

Research interests span gut microbiome analysis, bacteriophage applications in therapeutic contexts, fecal microbiota transplants, and metabolic syndrome interventions. Their work bridges food science with clinical applications, particularly in understanding how microbial communities affect human health conditions ranging from neonatal intestinal disorders to obesity-related metabolic issues.

Recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward virome-focused research, with significant contributions to understanding how bacteriophages and viral components of the gut microbiome can be harnessed for therapeutic purposes. Their work spans methodological development (bacteriophage purification techniques), clinical applications (necrotizing enterocolitis treatment), and metabolic health interventions.

Xiaotian Mao actively collaborates with researchers across multiple institutions, with publications appearing in high-impact journals including Nature Communications, Gut Microbes, and Microbiome. Their research has received attention from news outlets and social media platforms, indicating significant scientific impact.