Areas of Focus
- Novel peptide antimicrobials (genomic mining and biosynthesis)
- Biomimetic nanocarrier drug delivery systems
- Bacterial resistance control
Work Experience
- 2023/03 to present - Sichuan Agricultural University, Associate Professor
- 2021/08-2023/02 - Sichuan Agricultural University, Distinguished Associate Professor
- 2020/06–2021/08 - University of Groningen, Postdoctoral Researcher
Academic Background & Achievements
- 2020/06–2021/08 Postdoctoral Researcher, Microbiology and Biochemical Pharmacy, University of Groningen
- 2017/08–2020/06 PhD in Microbiology and Biochemical Pharmacy, University of Groningen
Publications
- Guiding antibiotics towards their target using bacteriophage proteins, Xinghong Zhao et al., 2024
- Mimicry of a Non-ribosomally Produced Antimicrobial, Brevicidine, by Ribosomal Synthesis and Post-translational Modification, Xinghong Zhao, 2020
Awards
- Sichuan Province Special Expert
- Selected for the 'Tianfu Emei Plan' of Sichuan Province