Jiyang Zhang
Research Assistant Professor
Dr. Jiyang Zhang received her BS in Biology from Nankai University and MS in Biotechnology and PhD in Reproductive Biology from Northwestern University. She joined Dr. Xiao’s lab as a
Current lab members
Shichao Liu
Research Assistant Professor
Dr. Shichao Liu joined the Xiao lab as an Research Assistant Professor. Dr. Liu has > 10 years of experience on embryology, microinjection, and molecular imaging. He will focus on
Yubing Liu
Postdoctoral Associate
Dr. Yubing Liu joined Dr. Xiao’s lab as a Postdoctoral Associate. He is working on using iPSCs to induce follicular cell-like cells, which will be used to toxicity testing and
Yingnan Bo
Postdoctoral Associate
Dr. Yingnan Bo joined the Xiao Lab as a Postdoctoral Associate. She obtained her PhD in Reproductive BIiology from China Agriculture University.
Congcong Zhang
Postdoctoral Associate
Dr. Congcong Zhang joined Dr. Xiao’s lab as a postdoc in Spring 2025. She received her PhD from Shanghai Fudan University with her thesis focused on metabolomics and EDC analytical
Antonella Caceres Gimenez
Postdoctoral Associate
Dr. Antonella Caceres Gimenez joined Xiao Lab in January 2026. Her projects focus on ovarian toxicology, organoids, and uterine fluid.
Connie Mitra
Postdoctoral Associate
Dr. Connie Mitra joined Dr. Xiao’s lab as a postdoc. She received her PhD in biochemistry from SUNY-Buffalo. Her project is focused on non-hormonal contraceptive development and oncofertility from a
Samantha Cheron
PhD Student
Kuhelika Mali
PhD Student
Kuhelika has completed her Master’s in Biomedical Sciences from Grand Valley State University, Michigan and is currently a PhD student in the Xiao lab. Her research focuses on projects related
Yunman (Sonia) Song
PharmD/PhD student
Sonia is currently enrolled as a PharmD and PhD candidate at the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers University. Her experience spans both community and hospital pharmacy settings, providing a