Journal of Arthritis & Rheumatology Research

Dr. Xueqin Gao is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas.

Dr. Xueqin Gao received her MD, from Tongji Medical University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology and Ph.D. from Shandong University School of Medicine.  She had Postdoctoral training from Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin on craniofacial cartilage development for two years and further 5 years postdoctoral training in Stem Cell and tissue engineering in Dr. Johnny Huard Lab (Stem Cell Research center), Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Xueqin Gao received many honors and awards for the research in orthopedics and other biomedical research. She holds memberships in professional and scientific societies like American Society of Bone and Mineral Research, Orthopaedic Research Society, etc.

Dr.Xueqin Gao is an active speaker and presented her research at national and international conferences and she also has many publications in various journals. She also participates in the peer-review for several journals and serves as Editorial board member.

Dr. Xueqin Gao's​ research interest's include

• Bone and cartilage regeneration and tissue engineering
• Osteoporosis
• Osteoarthritis