Le Xiao

EDUCATION

College / University

Chongqing University of Medical Science

Highest Degree

Bachelor of Medicine

Major Subjects

Clinical Medicine

Country

P.R. China

Lab Experience

10/2001 – 12/2001: The anti-tumor effect of Tetramethylprazine (TMP) and its relationship with inhibiting angiogenesis.
07/2002 – 08/2002: Possible interaction between an anti-tumor drug and apoptosis-inducing gene therapy

Scholarships / Awards

2003 – 2004:	Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School
2002 – 2003:	National Scholarship of College Students
1999 – 2000 & 2000 – 2001:	Excellent College Student in Chongqing City

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

I want to concentrate on the molecular events in degenerative diseases. While normally a neuron can survive for many years, how does it trigger its own suicide in degenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease?