Principal Investigator

Ting is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular Microbiology at Washington University School of Medicine.

Ting grew up on a fishing island near Shanghai and his admiration for the ocean is profound. He finished his undergraduate study at China Agricultural University, where his passion in research was first kindled. After getting the degree in Veterinary Medicine, he moved to the United States for his Ph.D. training at Mississippi State University. In 2014, he joined the Matthew Waldor lab at Harvard Medical School, where he explored a broad range of host-pathogen interactions and developed a strong interest in understanding the role of metabolites in regulating host defense. He joined the WashU community in 2024.

Outside of work, Ting enjoys reading, jogging, boxing and archery. 

Lab Technician II

Hi, I’m Xiaoran (Monica)! I grew up in China and studied Biology in Colorado before moving to St. Louis. I’m also working on a master’s in Data Analytics, hoping to bring together my lab skills and a love for bioinformatics. 

Outside the lab, you’ll find me playing video games or hitting the road for a scenic drive.