Xiaodong Wang, University of British Columbia

Research

China-Canada Colorectal Cancer Screening Epidemiology Immigrant Health

Latest papers

Metabolomic insights into the effects of thyroid hormone on Rana [Lithobates] catesbeiana metamorphosis using whole-body Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization-Mass Spectrometry Imaging (MALDI-MSI).
General and comparative endocrinology · 2018
Metabolomic profiling of prostate cancer by matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization-Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry imaging using Matrix Coating Assisted by an Electric Field (MCAEF).
Biochimica et biophysica acta. Proteins and proteomics · 2017 · first author
The use of matrix coating assisted by an electric field (MCAEF) to enhance mass spectrometric imaging of human prostate cancer biomarkers.
Journal of mass spectrometry : JMS · 2016 · first author

All 7 publications

Latest funding

Providing evidence to promote colorectal cancer (CRC) screening amongst populations with Chinese ethnicity in China and Canada: Forming an international research partnership and setting priorities.
CIHR · 2012 · Principal investigator
$25,000

All 1 grants and awards

7 publications.

01

Metabolomic insights into the effects of thyroid hormone on Rana [Lithobates] catesbeiana metamorphosis using whole-body Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization-Mass Spectrometry Imaging (MALDI-MSI).

Luehr TC, Koide EM, Wang X, Han J, Borchers CH, Helbing CC

General and comparative endocrinology2018

DOI: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2018.02.012 PMID: 29470956

02

Metabolomic profiling of prostate cancer by matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization-Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry imaging using Matrix Coating Assisted by an Electric Field (MCAEF).

Wang X, Han J, Hardie DB, Yang J, Pan J, Borchers CH

Biochimica et biophysica acta. Proteins and proteomics2017First author

DOI: 10.1016/j.bbapap.2016.12.012 PMID: 28017863

03

The use of matrix coating assisted by an electric field (MCAEF) to enhance mass spectrometric imaging of human prostate cancer biomarkers.

Wang X, Han J, Hardie DB, Yang J, Borchers CH

Journal of mass spectrometry : JMS2016First author

DOI: 10.1002/jms.3728 PMID: 26757076

04

Matrix coating assisted by an electric field (MCAEF) for enhanced tissue imaging by MALDI-MS.

Wang X, Han J, Yang J, Pan J, Borchers CH

Chemical science2015First author

DOI: 10.1039/c4sc01850h PMID: 28706636

05

Comprehensive imaging of porcine adrenal gland lipids by MALDI-FTMS using quercetin as a matrix.

Wang X, Han J, Pan J, Borchers CH

Analytical chemistry2014First author

DOI: 10.1021/ac404044k PMID: 24341451

06

Current controversies in neoadjuvant chemoradiation of rectal cancer.

Phang PT, Wang X

Surgical oncology clinics of North America2014Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.soc.2013.09.008 PMID: 24267167

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Hydroxyflavones as a new family of matrices for MALDI tissue imaging.

Wang X, Han J, Chou A, Yang J, Pan J, Borchers CH

Analytical chemistry2013First author

DOI: 10.1021/ac401595a PMID: 23895229

Providing evidence to promote colorectal cancer (CRC) screening amongst populations with Chinese ethnicity in China and Canada: Forming an international research partnership and setting priorities.

Principal investigatorCIHR2012Planning Grants - Priority Announcement: International Research Collaborations

Principal investigators: Dawes, Martin G; Barkun, Alan N; Barkun, Jeffrey Stewart T; Wang, Xiaodong; Li, Li; Mou, Jin; Sewitch, Maida J; Wu, Tai-Xiang

Keywords: China-Canada; Colorectal Cancer Screening; Epidemiology; Immigrant Health

$25,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: China-Canada Dear Professor Wang, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Metabolomic insights into the effects of thyroid hormone on Rana [Lithobates] catesbeiana metamorphosis using whole-body Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization-Mass Spectrometry Imaging (MALDI-MSI)." (2018), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]