Tao Wei, Ph.D., M.D.

Dr. Wei is Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology. Dr. Wei has extensive international experience in medicine, microbiology, and biomedical research spanning over two decades. He received his Medical Doctor (MD) degree from Henan Medical University, China, and his Ph.D. from Uppsala University, Sweden. Dr. Wei performed post-doctoral research on molecular biology and cancer immunology at California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

Research Interest

Dr. Wei’s primary research interest encompasses the intersection of artificial intelligence, nanomedicine, and translational medicine in health and disease. His research is involved in investigating AI applications in medical education and diagnostics, nanomedicine approaches, infectious diseases, immunology, and molecular microbiology. Current projects explore how artificial intelligence (such as GPT-4V) can improve diagnostic accuracy in radiology and medical training, as well as novel RNA- and nanoparticle-based therapies targeting viruses and drug resistance mechanisms. Various projects of Dr. Wei involve collaborations with international experts, including Dr. Peixuan Guo (National Academy of Inventors Fellow, Ohio State University). Dr. Wei is also interested in mentoring students at the intersection of cutting-edge biomedical science, AI innovation, and translational medicine, with opportunities for student co-authorship in peer-reviewed publications.