Xiao-Ying Li, University of Toronto

Research

Adaptive Immune System Adipose Tissue Dendritic Cells Innate Immune System Insulin Resistance Neutrophil Extracellular Traps Neutrophils Obesity

Latest funding

Aberrant Handling of Neutrophil Extracellular Traps as an Origin of Chronic Inflammation in Obesity Related Insulin Resistance
CIHR · 2013 · Principal investigator
$225,000

All 1 grants and awards

Aberrant Handling of Neutrophil Extracellular Traps as an Origin of Chronic Inflammation in Obesity Related Insulin Resistance

Principal investigatorCIHR2013China-Canada Joint Health Research Initiative

Principal investigators: Winer, Daniel A; Li, Xiao-Ying

Keywords: Adaptive Immune System; Adipose Tissue; Dendritic Cells; Innate Immune System; Insulin Resistance; Neutrophil Extracellular Traps; Neutrophils; Obesity; Type 2 Diabetes

$225,000

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: Adaptive Immune System Dear Professor Li, 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]. Your research on adaptive immune system 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]