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Xudong Cao

ResearcherChemical EngineeringUniversity of Ottawa

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Xudong Cao

Researcher

Chemical Engineering

Engineering

University of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Has led research grants, which requires an independent research appointment. Ask their department whether they supervise graduate students.
12 publications in the last five years, latest in 2026.
Senior (last) author on 4 recent papers, a sign of leading a research group.
Principal investigator on 10 research grants (9 NSERC, 1 CIHR), most recently in 2024.
Supervisor on 1 trainee award (1 CIHR), most recently in 2011.

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Research

microfluidic device surface modification food safety foodborne pathogen aptamers dendrimers rolling circle amplification

Latest papers

Preparation and purification of surfactant-free PLGA microspheres stabilized by bacterial cellulose nanocrystals for drug delivery.
International journal of biological macromolecules · 2026 · senior author
Quantification of microplastics in complex environmental matrices using a tiered approach with modulated differential scanning calorimetry (MDSC).
Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry · 2026
Target Screening and Validation of the Antitumor Effect of Saponin Extract From Holothuria leucospilota.
Chemistry & biodiversity · 2025

All 41 publications

Latest funding

Surface Modifications and Signal Amplifications: Designing Microfluidic Biosensors for Ultrasensitive Detection of Foodborne Pathogenic Bacteria
NSERC · 2024 · Principal investigator
$40,000
A Rapid and Highly Sensitive On-site Detection Platform for COVID-19 Testing_x000d_ _x000d_ _x000d_ _x000d_ _x000d_ _x000d_
NSERC · 2020 · Principal investigator
$49,800
A microfluidic platform for foodborne pathogenic bacteria detections
NSERC · 2018 · Principal investigator
$198,000

All 16 grants and awards

41 publications.

Preparation and purification of surfactant-free PLGA microspheres stabilized by bacterial cellulose nanocrystals for drug delivery.

Zhu X, Su J, Zhao Z, Cao X

International journal of biological macromolecules2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2026.153439 PMID: 42442587

Quantification of microplastics in complex environmental matrices using a tiered approach with modulated differential scanning calorimetry (MDSC).

Leng Y, Gaburici L, Cao X, Zou S

Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry2026

DOI: 10.1007/s00216-025-06212-4 PMID: 41284004

Target Screening and Validation of the Antitumor Effect of Saponin Extract From Holothuria leucospilota.

Xu F, Liu G, Zhao C, Zhang S, Lin R, Cao X, Yu Z, Luo P, Huang W, Yuan L

Chemistry & biodiversity2025

DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202403399 PMID: 40522783

Probiotic Bacillus pumilus LV149 enhances gut repair, modulates microbiota, and alters transcriptome in DSS-induced colitis mice.

Sun X, Yun L, Xie K, Liu R, Ren X, Zeng B, Cao X, Li Z, Zhou G, Liu B, Peng L, Yuan L

Frontiers in microbiology2024

DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1507979 PMID: 39845056

Identification and classification of the genomes of novel microviruses in poultry slaughterhouse.

Xie K, Lin B, Sun X, Zhu P, Liu C, Liu G, Cao X, Pan J, Qiu S, Yuan X, Liang M, Jiang J, Yuan L

Frontiers in microbiology2024

DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1393153 PMID: 38756731

Transcriptomic analysis reveals the early body wall regeneration mechanism of the sea cucumber Holothuria leucospilota after artificially induced transverse fission.

Liu R, Ren X, Wang J, Chen T, Sun X, Lin T, Huang J, Guo Z, Luo L, Ren C, Luo P, Hu C, Cao X, Yan A, Yuan L

BMC genomics2023

DOI: 10.1186/s12864-023-09808-1 PMID: 38087211

Anti-tumor target screening of sea cucumber saponin Frondoside A: a bioinformatics and molecular docking analysis.

Liu G, Zhang S, Lin R, Cao X, Yuan L

Frontiers in oncology2023

DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1307838 PMID: 38144520

Localized surface plasmon resonance biosensor chip surface modification and signal amplifications toward rapid and sensitive detection of COVID-19 infections.

Hao X, St-Pierre JP, Zou S, Cao X

Biosensors & bioelectronics2023Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2023.115421 PMID: 37244083

Sea Cucumber Derived Triterpenoid Glycoside Frondoside A: A Potential Anti-Bladder Cancer Drug.

Ru R, Chen G, Liang X, Cao X, Yuan L, Meng M

Nutrients2023

DOI: 10.3390/nu15020378 PMID: 36678249

Surface modification of poly(styrene) 96-well plates using aptamers via a dendrimer-templated strategy to enhance ELISA performances.

Hao X, Yang X, Zou S, Cao X

Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces2023Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.113003 PMID: 36379140

Surface Modifications and Signal Amplifications: Designing Microfluidic Biosensors for Ultrasensitive Detection of Foodborne Pathogenic Bacteria

Principal investigatorNSERC2024Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Cao, Xudong

Keywords: microfluidic device; surface modification; food safety; foodborne pathogen; aptamers; dendrimers; rolling circle amplification

$40,000

A Rapid and Highly Sensitive On-site Detection Platform for COVID-19 Testing_x000d_ _x000d_ _x000d_ _x000d_ _x000d_ _x000d_

Principal investigatorNSERC2020Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Cao, Xudong

$49,800

A microfluidic platform for foodborne pathogenic bacteria detections

Principal investigatorNSERC2018Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Cao, Xudong

$198,000

3D Bioprinter for the Development of Tissue Constructs and Microfluidic Devices

Co-investigatorNSERC2018Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Catelas, Isabelle

$149,606

Patterned Hydrogel Matrix for Three-Dimensional Cell Growth

Principal investigatorNSERC2012Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Cao, Xudong

$100,000

Anti-microbial scaffold materials for cutaneous wound healing

Co-investigatorNSERC2012Collaborative Health Research Projects

Principal investigators: Harden, James

$143,623

Targeting gap junction proteins to inhibit release of neurotoxic lipid second messengers and promote functional spinal cord repair

SupervisorCIHR2011Master's Award: Canada Graduate Scholarships

Principal investigators: Cooke, Donald M

Keywords: Biochemistry; Drug Discovery; Gap Junctions; Lipidomics; Neuroregeneration; Spinal Cord Repair

$17,500

Anti-microbial scaffold materials for cutaneous wound healing

Co-investigatorCIHR2011Collaborative Health Research Projects (NSERC partnered)

Principal investigators: Harden, James L

Keywords: Anti-Microbial Materials; Biomaterials; Hydrogels; Nanoparticles; Protein Engineering; Regenerative Medicine; Tissue Engineering; Wound Healing

$273,128

Biodegradable hollow fiber channels to allow drug delivery for stimulation and propagation of endogenous stem cells for repair of neural injury

Principal investigatorNSERC2010Collaborative Health Research Projects

Principal investigators: Cao, Xudong

$219,094

Biodegradable hollow fiber channels to allow drug delivery for stimulation and propagation of endogenous stem cells for repair of neural injury

Nominated PICIHR2009Collaborative Health Research Projects (NSERC partnered)

Principal investigators: Cao, Xudong

Keywords: Spinal Cord Injuries

$219,092

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: microfluidic device Dear Professor Cao, 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 "Preparation and purification of surfactant-free PLGA microspheres stabilized by bacterial cellulose nanocrystals for drug delivery." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Surface Modifications and Signal Amplifications: Designing Microfluidic Biosensors for Ultrasensitive Detection of Foodborne Pathogenic Bacteria" (2024), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. 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]

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Xudong Cao

Research

Latest papers

Latest funding

Preparation and purification of surfactant-free PLGA microspheres stabilized by bacterial cellulose nanocrystals for drug delivery.

Quantification of microplastics in complex environmental matrices using a tiered approach with modulated differential scanning calorimetry (MDSC).

Target Screening and Validation of the Antitumor Effect of Saponin Extract From Holothuria leucospilota.

Probiotic Bacillus pumilus LV149 enhances gut repair, modulates microbiota, and alters transcriptome in DSS-induced colitis mice.

Identification and classification of the genomes of novel microviruses in poultry slaughterhouse.

Transcriptomic analysis reveals the early body wall regeneration mechanism of the sea cucumber Holothuria leucospilota after artificially induced transverse fission.

Anti-tumor target screening of sea cucumber saponin Frondoside A: a bioinformatics and molecular docking analysis.

Localized surface plasmon resonance biosensor chip surface modification and signal amplifications toward rapid and sensitive detection of COVID-19 infections.

Sea Cucumber Derived Triterpenoid Glycoside Frondoside A: A Potential Anti-Bladder Cancer Drug.

Surface modification of poly(styrene) 96-well plates using aptamers via a dendrimer-templated strategy to enhance ELISA performances.

Surface Modifications and Signal Amplifications: Designing Microfluidic Biosensors for Ultrasensitive Detection of Foodborne Pathogenic Bacteria

A Rapid and Highly Sensitive On-site Detection Platform for COVID-19 Testing_x000d_ _x000d_ _x000d_ _x000d_ _x000d_ _x000d_

A microfluidic platform for foodborne pathogenic bacteria detections

3D Bioprinter for the Development of Tissue Constructs and Microfluidic Devices

Patterned Hydrogel Matrix for Three-Dimensional Cell Growth

Anti-microbial scaffold materials for cutaneous wound healing

Targeting gap junction proteins to inhibit release of neurotoxic lipid second messengers and promote functional spinal cord repair

Anti-microbial scaffold materials for cutaneous wound healing

Biodegradable hollow fiber channels to allow drug delivery for stimulation and propagation of endogenous stem cells for repair of neural injury

Biodegradable hollow fiber channels to allow drug delivery for stimulation and propagation of endogenous stem cells for repair of neural injury

Frequent collaborators

Ajoy Basak

Marc Ruel

Jean-Philippe St-Pierre

May Griffith

Eve Tsai