Yao Xia

Dr. Yao Xia is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the School of Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology and Immunology department of The University of Western Australia. With a focus on Microbiology, Immunology, and Pediatrics, their research explores the interplay between microbiome dynamics and respiratory infections in vulnerable populations, particularly South African infants and HIV-associated chronic lung disease cohorts.

Recent publications highlight their work on nasopharyngeal microbiome patterns in lower respiratory tract infections, pathogenicity mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants, and biomarker discovery for predicting COVID-19 outcomes. Collaborative projects with institutions like the Drakenstein Child Health Study and Figshare demonstrate global engagement in pediatric infectious diseases and public health initiatives.

Research outputs span bioinformatics applications in microbiome analysis, virology of coronaviruses, and epidemiological modeling for disease severity trends. Their work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG9: Industry Innovation).