Biography
Xiaohan Xu is a PhD student in Global Health at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, specialising in statistical analysis, clinical trials, and evidence synthesis. Previously, she was part of the National Key R&D Program of China, focusing on diabetes epidemiology and clinical research. She also investigated the gut-incretin axis in clinical trials at the University of Adelaide.
Beyond research, Xiaohan engages in mentoring, academic collaboration and conference presentations, and has shared findings at the International Diabetes Federation and the International Congress on Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome. Additionally, she contributed to the Chinese edition of Endocrinology Adult & Paediatric, published in 2022.Â
Research interests
Xiaohan’s research interests include diabetes and its complications, endocrinology, metabolism, obesity, and nutrition. She is focused on understanding the metabolic and hormonal mechanisms underlying disease progression and developing strategies for prevention and treatment.
Xiaohan integrates statistical analysis, mechanistic studies, and clinical trials to explore disease risk factors and therapeutic targets. Her goal is to translate research findings into clinical applications and public health interventions, contributing to better prevention and management of metabolic disorders globally.
Selected research publications
Neutrophil Extracellular Traps Are Associated With Early Neurological Deterioration in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke Receiving Intravenous Thrombolysis: AÂ Prospective Cohort Study – Journal: Journal of the American Heart Association – Published: 2nd June 2026
Microvascular disease beyond diabetes: a metabolic continuum with implications for early detection and diabetes care – Journal: Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice – Published: 1st May 2026
Dose–response relationship between the postload–fasting gap and the risk of developing diabetes: a cohort study from multiple centers in China – Journal: BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care – Published: 4th December 2025
Evaluation of the effectiveness of a restricted diet therapy package combining standardised caloric intake with exercise in obese patients: A 12-month randomised controlled trial. – Journal: Clinical Nutrition – Published: 31st October 2025
Prediction of retinopathy risk: A prospective cohort study in China – Journal: Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews – Published: 6th June 2025
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