Dr. Xiaojing Gao

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Xiaojing Gao is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Stanford University. His research focuses on the design of biological systems and 'smart medicine' aimed at sensing patient states, processing information, and responding appropriately. His innovative work includes creating protein components that minimize crosstalk in human cells and developing robust biomolecular circuits for scalable communication in multicellular consortia. Gao leverages advanced engineering targets, including biomolecules and molecular circuits, to confront fundamental challenges within biomedicine. He has a strong background in neurobiology and cancer therapy, employing quantitative experimental analysis combined with computational simulation. Through his research, he aims to enhance the precision and efficacy of therapeutic modules interfacing physiological inputs and outputs, contributing to non-invasive early disease detection and engineering therapeutic cells.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Chemical Engineering, focusing on innovative biological and engineering solutions.

Awards

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Innovation Prize

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Rising Star Award

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New Innovator Award (DP2)

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Finalist

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Trailblazer Award (R21)

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NARSAD Young Investigator Grant

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Terman Faculty Fellow

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Pathway Independence Award (K99/R00)

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DARPA Riser

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Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Interdisciplinary Fellowship

Courses

CHEMENG 467 CHEMENG 320 CHEMENG 130B NEPR 290 BIOE 392 BIOE 391 NEPR 399 CHEMENG 600 CHEMENG 190H CHEMENG 190 CHEMENG 699

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.