Dr. Xiaona Lu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Xiaona Lu is a Research Scientist at Yale University specializing in genetics. She has extensive training with a PhD from Tsinghua University and a residency from Central South University. Xiaona contributes to significant research in the field, focusing on neurogenetic disorders, specifically Angelman syndrome. Her work includes developing innovative non-viral delivery CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing treatments and collaborating on projects involving transcriptional complexity related to autism-associated genes. Her efforts in establishing an induced pluripotent stem cell biorepository support drug development for these disorders. Xiaona has received multiple awards, including the Young Investigator Award. She actively participates in presentations and discussions in national and international forums to further her research initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Scientist

2019-01-01 — Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Conducting research in the field of genetics with a focus on neurogenetic disorders and gene editing technologies.

Awards

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Young Investigator Award

2024-11-16
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Trainee Research Excellence Award

2023-11-01
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Outstanding Doctoral Graduate

2019-07-01

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.