Xiaona Lu MD, PhD

Xiaona Lu, MD, PhD, is a Research Scientist in the Department of Genetics at Yale School of Medicine, where her work focuses on the molecular and genomic mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental and genetic disorders. She is affiliated with the Jiang Lab, contributing to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of genetics, neuroscience, and translational medicine.

Lu’s research explores transcriptional regulation, epigenetics, and genomic variation in conditions such as autism spectrum disorders and syndromic neurodevelopmental diseases. Her work includes studies on SHANK family genes, chromatin-modifying pathways, and innovative approaches to genome editing and drug delivery in preclinical models.

She has authored more than 100 scientific publications, with over 1,000 citations, reflecting a strong track record in human genetics and disease-focused research. Her contributions have been recognized with multiple honors, including the 2024 Young Investigator Award from the Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics and awards from the American Society of Human Genetics.