Xin Maizie Zhou

  • Vanderbilt University

    Researchers’ study aims to assist scientists in analyzing spatial transcriptomics data

    A team of Vanderbilt researchers has released a new benchmarking study that aims to assist scientists in selecting the most effective methods for analyzing spatial transcriptomics (ST) data. The study led by Xin Maizie Zhou, assistant professor of biomedical engineering and computer science, evaluates computational tools in spatial transcriptomics… Read More

    Oct. 10, 2024

  • Vanderbilt University

    New technology could significantly advance genomic analysis and precision medicine

    A team of Vanderbilt researchers has developed a novel tool in the detection and analysis of structural variants (SVs) in human genomes that could potentially transform genomic analysis and precision medicine. The research was recently published in Nature Communications. Structural variants (SVs) – which include deletions, insertions, translocations, duplications,… Read More

    Oct. 8, 2024

  • Vanderbilt University

    New faculty Maizie Zhou: Unlocking genetic disorders through Big Data

    While studying prefrontal cortex development in adolescents, neuroscientist Maizie Zhou came to a realization that would dramatically alter her career path. Seeing how widespread autism was, but how few answers the scientific community had for those affected by it, she decided a different approach—one that is more data-driven and computational—was… Read More

    Dec. 1, 2020

  • Vanderbilt University

    School of Engineering announces two faculty appointments, EECS chair

    The Vanderbilt University School of Engineering announces the appointment of two new faculty members to its full-time teaching staff and the appointment of a chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Tyler Derr joins the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science as an assistant professor and… Read More

    Aug. 25, 2020