Xin Du

Xin Du is a Research Fellow in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at Monash University. Their research focuses on molecular mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative and immune-related disorders, with a particular emphasis on signaling pathways, receptor interactions, and sex-specific effects in animal models. Key areas of investigation include NMDA receptors, BDNF-TrkB signaling, and the impact of hormonal modulation on cognitive and behavioral outcomes.

Research interests span neuropharmacology, immunology, and developmental neuroscience, addressing topics such as maternal immune activation, synaptic plasticity, and the pathophysiology of schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorders. Recent work includes studies on small molecule inhibitors for anti-tumor immunity and the role of parvalbumin interneurons in spatial memory deficits.

Publications highlight contributions to understanding the interplay between neuroendocrine systems, stress responses, and cognitive function, with a focus on translational applications in neuroprotective therapies and drug development. No awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided texts.

Advising and lab affiliations are not detailed, though collaborations include studies on gamma oscillations, synaptic dysfunction, and environmental enrichment effects in neurodegenerative models.