Affiliation: Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Dr. Xiang Ding received her PhD from Anhui University of Chinese Medicine and currently works as a postdoctoral researcher focusing on TCM treatment of rheumatic autoimmune diseases. A licensed TCM physician, she studies epigenetic mechanisms, including m6A modification, in ankylosing spondylitis and rheumatoid arthritis and investigates the therapeutic effects and mechanisms of herbal compounds. She has participated in five national projects, including NSFC grants, published 12 first-author papers, and received awards for excellent presentations at international conferences. She is well-versed in bioinformatics and AI-driven research tools and specializes in multi-omics studies and prospective clinical studies in rheumatology.