Xin Tu

Xin Tu is a Professor at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health & Human Longevity Science at the University of California San Diego (UCSD). Their research focuses on cardiometabolic disorders, genetic epidemiology, public health interventions, and statistical methodologies. Key areas include cardiovascular disease mechanisms, mental health (e.g., suicide prevention in veterans), and translational research in oncology and immunology.

Research interests span statistical modeling, genetic associations in chronic diseases, and health disparities. Publications highlight work on microRNA regulation in cardiomyopathy, cytokine pathways in heart failure, and intervention studies for vulnerable populations. Collaborative efforts include studies on veteran mental health, pediatric hypertension, and biomarker development for coronary artery disease.

Publications reflect interdisciplinary collaboration across cardiology, psychiatry, and biostatistics. Notable work includes genomic studies on CAV1 variants and atrial fibrillation, as well as methodological advancements in rank regression and zero-inflated models.