About X.S. (Xu Shan) Gao, PhD student
Introduction
I am a PhD student in reproductive medicine. I focus on the role of the microbiome in IVF outcomes and conditions, such as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). My current projects, including the ReceptIVFity test and the GuVa PCOS study, aim to enhance our understanding of how microbial health influences reproductive success. This will ultimately improve patient care and treatment strategies.
With a background in obstetrics and gynaecology, I have contributed to various clinical studies and published research that bridges the gap between laboratory findings and real-world applications. My goal is to translate scientific insights into practical solutions for women’s reproductive health.
Field(s) of expertise
- The vaginal microbiome as a predictor of IVF or IVF-ICSI outcomes (ReceptIVFity test).
- The gut and vaginal microbiome in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (GuVa PCOS study).
Education and career
- Bachelor and Master Medicine, Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam.
- ANIOS gynaecology Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Dordrecht.
Publications
Clinical Relevance of Vaginal and Endometrial Microbiome Investigation in Women with Repeated Implantation Failure and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss.
Xushan Gao, Yvonne V. Louwers, Joop S. E. Laven and Sam Schoenmakers. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25(1), 622.
Microbiome as a predictor of implantation.
Gao Xu Shan, Laven Joop, Louwers Yvonne, Budding Andries, Schoenmakers Sam. Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology 34(3):p 122-132, June 2022.
The Vaginal Microbiome: Patient- versus Physician-Collected Microbial Swab: A Pilot Study.
Xu Shan Gao, Thomas Groot, Sam Schoenmakers,Yvonne Louwers, Andries Budding and Joop Laven. Microorganisms 2024, 12(9), 1859.
