Dr. Xiaoling Zhang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Xiaoling Zhang, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine specializing in Biomedical Genetics. She investigates genetic risk factors for complex human diseases and the underlying functional mechanisms. Dr. Zhang has received her MD from Hubei University of Chinese Medicine and a PhD from Boston University, complemented by a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Her research focuses on methods for analyzing large-scale genetics and genomics data, discovering genetic variants associated with disease risk, and integrating biological information across diverse data resources. She has collaborated with the NIH-NHLBI Framingham Heart Study and actively pursues insights into Alzheimer’s disease and other cardiometabolic disorders through advanced genomic techniques and experimental validations. Dr. Zhang's work demonstrates a commitment to understanding the molecular underpinnings of genetic disorders, striving to translate computational findings into biological insights.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-09-01 — Present

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine • Boston, MA

Conducting research in biomedical genetics and educating students.

Awards

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Spivack Young Investigator Award

2021-01-01
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Wing Tat Lee International Health Award

2018-01-01
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Career Development Award

2017-01-01
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Fellow

2012-01-01
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Clinical Research Award

2008-01-01
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Presidential Fellowship

2004-01-01

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
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