Dr. Xi Huang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Xi Huang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular Genetics at the University of Toronto. He holds a PhD and his research primarily focuses on the intersection of cancer biology, neuroscience, and developmental biology. His work employs multi-disciplinary approaches including bioinformatics and advanced imaging techniques to explore the mechanisms underlying cancer and rare diseases. Huang's investigations particularly emphasize the roles of ion channels in regulating tumor progression, drug resistance, and the cellular responses to mechanical forces and physicochemical cues. He has made significant contributions in the fields of Drosophila and mouse genetics, aiming to uncover therapeutic vulnerabilities and disease mechanisms. His extensive research integrates technology development and experimental design to enhance our understanding of genetic and signaling pathways involved in cancer and related biological frameworks.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Scientist

— Present

Hospital Sick Children • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Awards

#2025

Sontag Foundation Distinguished Scientist Alumni Award

#2025

Member

#2024

Garron Family Cancer Centre Shining Star Award

#2024

Research Rebel Award

#2023

Distinguished Luigs & Neumann Lecturer

#2023

SickKids Innovation Showcase Audience Choice Award

#2022

Canada Research Chair Cancer Biophysics (renewal)

#2021

Early Researcher Award

#2018

Sontag Foundation Distinguished Scientist Award

#2017

Canada Research Chair Cancer Biophysics

#2016

Conquer Cancer Award

#2015

Careers Cancer Research Development Program New PI Award

#2015

Catalyst Scholar Stem Cell Research

#2011

Damon Runyon Post-doctoral Fellowship

#2011

Graduate Education Medical Sciences-Clinical Translational Science Institute Postdoctoral Award

#2011

Outstanding Graduate Student Award

#2010

Chinese Government Award Outstanding Student Abroad

Courses

MGY200 Current Topics Molecular Genetics MMG1021 Student Seminars II (a.k.a. MMG1015 Seminars) MMG1031 Student Seminars III (a.k.a. MMG1017 Seminars)

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology