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About Xu Lab

At Xu Lab, we aim to decipher the structural and immunological basis of infectious diseases. Our research focuses on the development of effective vaccines and immune-therapeutics against various pathogenic agents by innovative structural vaccinology approaches.

Our team of experienced researchers work tirelessly to achieve our goals. We strongly believe that our work can make a difference in the world by contributing towards the eradication of infectious diseases. We are committed to producing high-quality research that can be used to develop life-saving treatments and vaccines.

Meet the Team

Our team is made up of talented researchers with varied backgrounds and expertise. We believe in collaboration and teamwork to achieve our goals. Get to know our team members below:

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Dr. Kai Xu

Lab PI

Dr. Xu is an expert in structural biology and has led numerous research projects in the field. He is passionate about finding new ways to combat infectious diseases and is committed to mentoring the next generation of researchers.

Kai.Xu at uth.tmc.edu

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Dr. Junping Hong

Researcher

Dr. Hong specializes in the immune response to infectious diseases. He is passionate about developing new treatments and vaccines that can help protect people from these diseases.

Junping.Hong at uth.tmc.edu

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Dr. Aman Arora

Researcher

Dr. Arora's specializes in structural analysis and design and has made significant contributions to the field. He is dedicated to finding new ways to prevent infectious diseases and is a valuable member of our team.

Amandeep.Singh.Arora at uth.tmc.edu

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Yuanteng Zhao

Researcher

Yuanteng is a dedicated researcher who is passionate about finding new ways to combat infectious diseases. He is a valuable member of our team and assists in various research projects.

Yuanteng.Zhao at uth.tmc.edu

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Christine Nguyen

Program Manager-Research

Christine plays a pivotal role in keeping our operations running smoothly. She ensures that communication flows seamlessly and administrative tasks are handled with precision. Her dedication and professionalism shine through in every task she undertakes.

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Dr. Yan Xu

Researcher

Yan's research focuses on the structural basis of infectious diseases. She is committed to finding new ways to target pathogens and is a valuable member of our team.

Lab photos

There may be no better way to communicate what we do than through images. As you browse our site, take a few moments to let your eyes linger here, and see if you can get a feel for our signature touch.

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