معرفی
Zhaoming Xu serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Food, Nutrition and Health within the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia (UBC). His research focuses on molecular mechanisms of nutrient-gene interactions, particularly zinc's role in health and disease prevention, with office location FNH 231, 2205 East Mall and contact email zhaoming.xu@ubc.ca.
His educational background includes:
- PhD from University of Guelph
- MSc from University of Guelph
Dr. Xu's research investigates zinc's regulatory functions in growth, apoptosis, and breast cancer at cellular and molecular levels. He examines how nutrient-gene interactions influence gene expression, protein production, and metabolic pathways to bridge nutritional science with disease prevention strategies. His work establishes foundational mechanisms for using zinc-focused interventions in cancer and metabolic disorders, emphasizing the synergy between dietary components and genetic regulation.
Analysis of his publications reveals consistent thematic focus on zinc metabolism in cancer models, spanning molecular pharmacology, breast cancer cell migration, and zinc dynamics in tumorigenesis. The research demonstrates progressive exploration from animal models (2003-2004) to cellular mechanisms (2006, 2013) and gene regulation (2017), highlighting zinc's multifaceted roles in carcinogenesis and cellular function across diverse biological contexts.
Scientific Awards:
- No awards documented in source material
While specific student mentoring details are unreported, his active research program evidenced by sustained publications suggests graduate student supervision. Research funding sources remain unspecified, though his work in zinc metabolism and cancer implies potential support from nutritional science and cancer research agencies.
Dr. Xu contributes to UBC's Human Nutrition Group, fostering collaborative research on nutrient-gene interactions and metabolic health. This affiliation enables interdisciplinary approaches to understanding dietary impacts on molecular pathways and disease mechanisms within the broader Land and Food Systems framework.
