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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


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


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.


Yamei Zuo

Postdoctoral Associate

Dr. Zuo joined Dr. Xiao’s lab as a postdoc. She received her PhD in Molecular Biology and Germ Cell Biology from Rutgers University.



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


Sonia Song

PharmD/PhD Candidate

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



Smithika Karru

Undergraduate Student

Smithika Karru is an undergraduate student at Rutgers University. She is a third year premedical student majoring in Cell Biology & Neuroscience and minoring in Psychology. As a research assistant,


Eliza Mani

Undergraduate Student

Eliza Mani is an undergraduate student at Rutgers University. She is in the 6 year pharmacy program, entering her P1 (third) year. She started doing research with Dr. Xiao in