Liping Zhao

Biography

I am currently working as a Professor in Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology in Rutgers University

Research Interest

Developing molecular and genomic tools for systems understanding and predictive manipulation of the complex microbial communities in human and animal guts. Understanding interactions between diet and gut microbiota in onset and progression of chronic diseases such as obesity and diabetes. Formulating interventions integrating traditional Chinese medicine and medicinal foods into modern day diet to modulate the relationship between gut microbiota and humans for achieving preventive health care.