Dr. Xuwen Liu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Xuwen Liu is an Associate Research Scientist in the Department of Ophthalmology at Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan. He holds both an MD and a PhD in Neuro-Oncology from Tianjin Medical University in China. His research focuses on developing novel treatments targeting retinal vascular dysfunction to prevent and reverse vision loss. Liu's work explores the molecular mechanisms of tight junctions that control vascular permeability and blood vessel growth, seeking ways to block and reverse vascular dysfunction related to diabetic retinopathy. With a strong academic background, he also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Growth Factors at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, as well as a pathology program at Wayne State University.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Research Scientist

— Present

Michigan Medicine • Ann Arbor, MI

Conducts research in retinal vascular dysfunction and vision loss.

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science