Weidong Xiao, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Microbiology & Immunology
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R4
PIMB
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Indianapolis, IN
Bio
Weidong Xiao, PhD, is a Professor of Pediatrics and Grzegorz Nalepa Scholar for Molecular Therapy. He serves as Associate Director of the Gene and Cell Therapy Program at the Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research.
Dr. Xiao obtained his Ph.D from UNC-Chapel Hill, where he started his research career on adeno-associated viral (AAV) vectors. He later held faculty positions at the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University before joining Indiana University.
Dr. Xiao's research focuses on molecular virology, development of vectors for gene therapy, and treatment of hemophilia.
| Year | Degree | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | PhD | University of North Carolina |
| 1989 | BS | Xiangnan University |
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