Biography & Research:
Dr. Xiang Fang is a tenured Professor and the Medical Director of UHC and TDC Neurology Clinic in the Department of Neurology and The Mitchell Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He has been working in the field of lipid, peptides and glucose metabolism (PPARγ, inducible cyclooxygenase, lipid peroxidation etc), inflammation, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) for over 20 years. Currently his research focuses on neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, and neuro-immunology. He received Scientist Development Award from American Heart Association (AHA), and Physician Scientist Award (K02) from National institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), and currently is funded by NIA. He published more than 70 peer reviewed publications. He has served as an Editorial Board Member and a reviewer for many international peer-review Journals.