Summary
Xinyi Zhou is a PhD candidate and graduate research assistant at Purdue University with seven years of research and teaching experience spanning nutrition sciences, epidemiology, and biomedical research. Trained at Boston University and Chang Gung University, she has led cohort analyses on pregnancy-related cardiometabolic outcomes, investigated microbiome–host interactions, and contributed to neuropharmacology and ion-channel studies. She combines rigorous experimental lab work with quantitative analysis and classroom mentorship, having tutored and led statistical exercises for graduate students. Her background includes translational experiences—interning in precision nutrition industry research and shadowing clinicians to apply nutritional insights to patient care. Colleagues describe her as a multidisciplinary scientist who moves smoothly between bench research, data-driven epidemiologic studies, and teaching. She is currently focused on leveraging nutrition science and large cohort data toward mechanistic and population-level solutions.
7 years of coding experience
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biomedical Sciences, Bachelor of Science - BS, Biomedical Sciences at Chang Gung University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Nutrition Sciences, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Nutrition Sciences at Purdue University
Master's degree, Nutrition an Metabolism, Master's degree, Nutrition an Metabolism at Boston University