LAO, Xiangqian
Associate Professor · College of Biomedicine · City University of Hong Kong
Quick answer: LAO, Xiangqian is Associate Professor at City University of Hong Kong. LAO, Xiangqian shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-10-19.
⭐ Postgraduate Students are welcome to join Prof. Lao's research team. Scholarships are awarded to all successful applicants, including Hong Kong PhD Fellowship and University Scholarship. Interested candidates with a background of public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, data science, exposure assessment and health science are encouraged to send your CV and/or a summary of your past research exp
Research interests
Environmental Health (with a focus on Environmental Epidemiology) • Population Health • Air pollution and Health • Cohort study
Selected publications (since 2023)
Lao XQ*, Bo Y, Chen D, Zhang K, Szeto CC. Environmental pollution to kidney disease: an updated review of current knowledge and future directions. Kidney International 2024; 106(2): 214-225. (Invited review)
Martinez-Gomez D, Luo MY, Huang Y, Rodríguez-Artalejo F, Ekelund U, Sotos-Prieto M, Ding D, Lao XQ, Cabanas-Sánchez V. Physical activity and all-cause mortality by age in 4 multinational mega cohorts. JAMA Network Open November 2024; 7(11): e246802. (With commentary)
Zeng Y, Rudge G, Yu T, Chen W, Chong KC, Huang Y, Thomas GN*, Lao XQ*. Pavements to longevity: the influence of neighborhood walkability on mortality in Taiwan. Environmental Health Perspectives 2025; 133(5): 057018.
Zeng YQ, Chong KC, Chang LY, Liang X, Guo LH, Dong G, Tam T, Lao XQ*. Exposure to Neighborhood Greenness an
Frequently asked questions
Is LAO, Xiangqian hiring PhD students at City University of Hong Kong?
Yes. As of 2026-10-19, LAO, Xiangqian's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Postgraduate Students are welcome to join Prof. Lao's research team. Scholarships are awarded to all successful applicants, including Hong Kong PhD Fellowship and University Scholarship. Interested ca.
What does LAO, Xiangqian research?
Environmental Health (with a focus on Environmental Epidemiology) • Population Health • Air pollution and Health • Cohort study
Data last updated: 2026-10-19 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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