Xianmin Lin
About Xianmin Lin
Xianmin Lin is a Research Assistant Professor at NYU Langone Medical Center, specializing in pharmacology and ion channel research.
Current Position at NYU Langone Medical Center
Xianmin Lin currently holds the position of Research Assistant Professor at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City. He has been with the institution since 2010. His work mainly centers around advanced research in the medical field, contributing substantial expertise and knowledge.
Previous Roles in Academia
Before joining NYU Langone Medical Center, Xianmin Lin served as a Research Investigator at the University of Michigan from 2009 to 2010 in Ann Arbor, MI. Prior to that, he was a Postdoctoral Research Associate at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York Area from 2003 to 2009. These roles helped to build his extensive background in medical research.
Educational Background in Pharmacology and Pharmacy
Xianmin Lin received his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmacology from Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, completing his studies from 1999 to 2002. He also earned his Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from the same institution, studying from 1989 to 1993. This educational foundation provided him with the necessary skills and knowledge for his career in medical research.
Significant Research Publications
Lin's research work includes being co-first author on a publication in Circulation that identified missense mutations in plakophilin-2 associated with a Brugada syndrome phenotype. Additionally, he has published research demonstrating the effects of Scn1b deletion on sodium current and calcium homeostasis in murine hearts, which appeared in J Physiol.
Research Techniques and Focus Areas
In his research, Xianmin Lin employs advanced techniques such as Super-resolution scanning patch clamp to study ion channel clustering in adult ventricular myocytes. His focus on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying cardiac function contributes to the broader knowledge in the field of cardiovascular research.