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Xiangshu Xiao, Ph.D.

Primary Affiliation

SOM-Physiology & Pharmacology Department

Program Affiliation

Physiology & Pharmacology

Our lab is focused on the development of novel cancer chemotherapeutic drugs targeting different biomolecular targets. To achieve these goals, we are utilizing the concepts and techniques in computer-assisted molecular modeling to design the molecules, organic chemistry to synthesize the molecules and biological assays to evaluate the molecules in cancer-relevant models. In addition, we are also interested in the development of nanotechnology to deliver nucleic acids into the cells.

Pub med link

Preceptor Rotations

Academic Term Available
Winter 2009 Yes
Summer 2009 Yes
Fall 2009 Yes
Summer 2010 Yes
Spring 2010 Yes

Faculty Mentorship

Dr. Xiao is available as a mentor for 2008-2009.

Dr. Xiao is available as a mentor for 2009-2010.

Date Updated: 09/16/2007