Song Xiao, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Neurosciences
Cancer Focus
My research focuses on understanding how RNA splicing and the tumor immune microenvironment contribute to glioma progression and treatment resistance.
Research Program
Research Interest
We study how changes in RNA processing influence brain tumor cells and immune cells to drive glioma progression. Using single-cell genomics and CRISPR-based technologies, we aim to identify new therapeutic targets and improve brain cancer treatment.
Positions and Scientific Appointments
2026-Present: Department of Neuroscience, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
2023-2026: Research Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
2009-2010: Medical Internship at Hua-Shan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
Education
Postdoc
June 2023
Immunology
Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
PhD
June 2016
Tumor Immunology
Peking University, Beijing, China
MS
June 2013
Tumor Immunology
Peking University, Beijing, China
Bachelor of Medicine
June 2010
Clinical Medicine Science
Fudan University, Shanghai, China