Jianhua Xiong, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Urology at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Xiong is a member of the Cell and Molecular Biology Research Program at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.
Before joining Emory, Dr. Xiong gained extensive research experience at esteemed institutions, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Johns Hopkins University and the University of California San Diego.
Dr. Xiong has served on several NIH committees and instructed various courses at the NIH graduate school, showcasing his formal teaching expertise. Furthermore, through his NIH mentor award, he has provided guidance to underrepresented students, empowering them to achieve their utmost potential.
Education
Dr. Xiong earned his PhD from Peking University, Institute of Molecular Medicine in Beijing, China.
Titles & Roles
Assistant Professor, Department of Urology
Emory University School of Medicine
Research
Dr. Xiong's laboratory focuses on investigating the metabolic regulation of cell fate and function, with a particular emphasis on prostate cancer. He has made significant contributions to understanding cellular processes, particularly the role of fatty acids in regulating cell fate and function in T-cells, endothelial cells and cancer cells. His multidisciplinary approach incorporates cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, super-resolution imaging, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, histology and the use of genetic and surgical mouse models.
Publications
Dr. Xiong has been published in numerous scientific journals including Molecular Biology of the Cell, Molecular Cell and G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics.
Dr. Xiong's contributions have been acknowledged through various prestigious awards, including the NIH Career Transition Award, the NIH Young Investigator Award from the Asian and Pacific Islander American Organization as well as the Li Jianqiu, Gu-Wu, Sempio and May 4th awards.
