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Xiaoxin Yan
Basic Medical Sciences
Central South University
Hunan
Language: English, Chinese
Alzheimer'S Disease
Neuropathology
Cortical Interneurons
Neuronal Development
Plasticity
Aging
Neuronal Pathology
Brain Tissue
Repository
Neuroscience
Areas of Focus
- Neuropathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease
- Development and plasticity of cortical interneurons
- Neuronal pathology in aging
- Human brain tissue repository construction
Work Experience
- 2010-present - Central South University, Department of Human Anatomy and Neurobiology: Professor
- 2005-2011 - Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Department of Anatomy: Assistant Professor
- 2001-2005 - Bristol-Myers Squibb, Neurological Drug Development: Senior Research Scientist
- 1990-1998 - Hunan Medical University, Department of Anatomy: Lecturer
- 1984-1987 - Hunan Medical College, Anatomy Teaching Group: Teaching Assistant
Academic Background & Achievements
- 1984 - Bachelor of Clinical Medicine: Hunan Medical College
- 1990 - Master of Neuroanatomy: Hunan Medical University
- 2013 - PhD in Neurobiology: Central South University
- Multiple grants and project leadership roles
Awards
- Multiple awards from NIH, IDPH, and Alzheimer's Association
