Xiangming Zha, PhD

Dr. Zha received his PhD from the University of Iowa and did his postdoctoral training at Cell Signaling Technology and University of Iowa. Prior to joining Tulane, he was a faculty member at University of South Alabama (2009-2021) and University of Missouri Kansas City (2021-24). Dr. Zha’s research focuses on brain acid signaling, mediated by acid sensitive ion channels and G protein-coupled receptors, in ischemic stroke, cerebrovascular function, and cognitive impairment. His research is currently supported by three R01s (one in final NCE), an NIH ADRD supplement award, and an AHA Innovative Project Award.