Jiao Zhang, PhD
- Cancer and Blood Disorders
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Hematology/Oncology and Neurosurgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Departments:
Office locations:
1102 Bates Avenue
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Jiao Zhang, PhD
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hospital for Sick Children | Post-doctoral Fellowship | Developmental & Stem Cell Biology | 2023 |
| City University of Hong Kong | PhD | Computer Science | 2018 |
| Beifang University of Nationalities | Masters | Computer Applications Technology | 2014 |
| Jining Medical University | Bachelors | Computer Science and Technology | 2011 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) | Member |
Honors and awards
- 2017
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Outstanding Academic Performance Award, Department of Computer Science, City University of Hong Kong
- 2014
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Outstanding Graduate Student, Department of Computer Applications Technology, Beifang University of Nationalities
- 2013
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Outstanding Graduate Student Leader, Beifang University of Nationalities
- 2012
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Academic Innovation Forum Award, Beifang University of Nationalities
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Research Area:
Brain Tumors
Dr. Jiao Zhang is a transdisciplinary researcher, whose research combines the application of bioinformatics, computational science, and cancer systems biology to help understand the developmental biology of pediatric brain tumors. The main focus of her current research is leveraging computational approaches to decipher the developmental, cellular, and mechanistic basis of pediatric brain tumors, particularly medulloblastoma and ependymoma.
