Xiaojun Feng
About Xiaojun Feng
Xiaojun Feng is the Assistant Director and Research Assistant Professor at NYU Langone Health, with extensive experience in molecular pathology and clinical applications of Next Generation Sequencing.
Current Roles at NYU Langone Health
Xiaojun Feng currently serves as an Assistant Director at NYU Langone Health, a position held since 2018. In this role, Feng has been deeply involved in the operational and research facets of the molecular pathology lab. Additionally, Feng holds the title of Research Assistant Professor, also since 2018, contributing to advanced clinical applications of Next Generation Sequencing. Both roles are situated in the Greater New York City Area.
Previous Positions at Academic Institutions
Before joining NYU Langone Health, Xiaojun Feng served as an Operations Manager in the Molecular Genetic Testing Lab at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai from 2016 to 2018. From 2015 to 2016, Feng was the Precision Medicine Lab Manager specializing in Next Generation Sequencing at Weill Cornell Medical College. Prior to that, Feng managed the Core Facility at the Columbia Genome Center, part of Columbia University in the City of New York, from 2012 to 2015. Feng also worked as a Post-doc at The Johns Hopkins University from 2009 to 2010.
Industry Experience at Life Technologies
In the private sector, Xiaojun Feng worked at Life Technologies in Shanghai City, China. From 2010 to 2011, Feng was positioned as a Scientist and Project Management Officer, gaining experience in molecular biology and project coordination. This role enhanced Feng’s technical skills and provided valuable industry experience.
Educational Background in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
Xiaojun Feng holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Biotechnology from the University of Maryland College Park, completed in 2009. Following this, Feng studied Bioinformatics at the New Jersey Institute of Technology from 2011 to 2012. Feng also achieved a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from Wuhan University, completing the program in 1999. This extensive educational background has provided a strong foundation for Feng's career in molecular science and genomics.
Contributions to Clinical Applications of Sequencing Technologies
At NYU Langone Health, Xiaojun Feng has contributed significantly to the clinical applications of Next Generation Sequencing technologies. Feng's work focuses on integrating advanced sequencing techniques within the molecular pathology lab to improve diagnostic and therapeutic processes. This has enhanced the lab's ability to provide accurate and timely results for clinical and research purposes.