The Best of the AACR Journals Collection: Author Profiles

Xiaoping Miao

Title & Affiliation:
Professor, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.

Most-cited Article:
A Rare Variant P507L in TPP1 Interrupts TPP1–TIN2 Interaction, Influences Telomere Length, and Confers Colorectal Cancer Risk in Chinese Population

Q: What is your primary area of study/research?
A: Cancer molecular epidemiology.

Q: What influenced your decision to embark on a research career?
A: Cancer prevention and health promotion.

Q; What excites you most about your research area?
A: Our work can impact cancer prevention and control.

Q: What are your hobbies or passions outside of work?
A: Travel, physical activity (such as running), hiking, and Ping-Pong.