Ping Xu

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Researcher Ping Xu has made significant contributions to various fields, including microbiology, public health, and oncology. In microbiology, Xu's work on structural diversity of microbial secondary metabolites through chemical epigenetic manipulation sheds light on novel strategies for discovery of bioactive compounds. Additionally, Xu's research in public health has focused on promoting physical activity among pregnant women, highlighting the importance of tailoring interventions to address specific demographic factors and improving overall health outcomes. In oncology, Xu's study on oncogenic Kras driving lipofibrogenesis to promote angiogenesis and colon cancer progression has implications for understanding tumor growth and metastasis. Furthermore, Xu's work in critical care medicine has explored the impact of vitamin D supplementation on cardiovascular events and the use of marginal structural modeling in laparoscopic surgery.