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UCLA Scientist Joins Wuhan University to Advance Virology Research

2/1/2026

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Xia Xian, a former project scientist at UCLA, returned to Wuhan University as a full-time professor and principal investigator in November 2025.
The State Key Laboratory of Virology and Biosafety at Wuhan University, established in December 2024, focuses on viral infection mechanisms and immunological strategies.
Xia's research includes structural biology and pathogenic microorganisms, using cryo-electron microscopy and cryo-electron tomography to advance understanding of viral diseases.

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Xia Xian, a former project scientist at UCLA, returned to Wuhan University as a full-time professor and principal investigator in November 2025.
The State Key Laboratory of Virology and Biosafety at Wuhan University, established in December 2024, focuses on viral infection mechanisms and immunological strategies.
Xia's research includes structural biology and pathogenic microorganisms, using cryo-electron microscopy and cryo-electron tomography to advance understanding of viral diseases.