Department:Radiology
Medical School:The University of Hong Kong, China
Academic Rank:Associate Chief Physician
Dr. Xu Xiaopei's research interests are primarily centered around neuroimaging, particularly the application of diffusion tensor imaging and brain structural networks in studying neurological diseases. She is dedicated to exploring the mechanisms of small vessel disease and migraine through advanced imaging techniques, aiming to enhance understanding and treatment strategies in these areas.
Bachelor's degree in Medical Imaging, Nanjing Medical University, 2009 to 2014
Ph.D. in Diagnostic Radiology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 2014-2018
Dr. Xu's primary research focus lies in the application of diffusion tensor imaging and brain structural networks, especially in relation to neurological diseases such as small vessel disease and migraine. She has been awarded a National Natural Science Foundation Youth Project and is actively exploring the clinical applications of neuroimaging technology, striving to advance scientific progress in this field.
Xu X, Zhou M, Wu X, et al. Increased iron deposition in nucleus accumbens associated with disease progression and chronicity in migraine. BMC Med. 2023;21(1):136. Published 2023 Apr 7. doi:10.1186/s12916-023-02855-1
Xu X, Wu X, Zhu C, et al. Characterization of Lenticulostriate Arteries and Its Associations With Vascular Risk Factors in Community-Dwelling Elderly. Front Aging Neurosci. 2021;13:685571. Published 2021 Jun 22. doi:10.3389/fnagi.2021.685571
Xu X, Tang R, Zhang L, Cao Z. Altered Topology of the Structural Brain Network in Patients With Post-stroke Depression. Front Neurosci. 2019;13:776. Published 2019 Jul 24. doi:10.3389/fnins.2019.00776
Xu X, Lau KK, Wong YK, Mak HKF, Hui ES. The effect of the total small vessel disease burden on the structural brain network. Sci Rep. 2018;8(1):7442. Published 2018 May 10. doi:10.1038/s41598-018-25917-4
Xu X, Hui ES, Mok MY, Jian J, Lau CS, Mak HK. Structural Brain Network Reorganization in Patients with Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2017;38(1):64-70. doi:10.3174/ajnr.A4947