Ya-Ping Shiau

An accomplished scientist with 7+ years of Ph.D. and 4+ years of postdoctoral experience in oncology, specializing in drug development, nanomedicine, and cancer research. Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, drive innovation, and mentor teams in high-impact research environments. Expertise in cell culture (primary cells, cell lines, drug-resistant cells), murine models, nanoparticle toxicity, and therapeutic evaluation of herbal extracts. Investigated exosome-mediated mechanisms in ocular diseases. Proficient in regulatory compliance, strategic project management, and advanced laboratory techniques. Strong analytical, leadership, and bilingual communication skills. Committed to adapting to evolving challenges and delivering scientific solutions with real-world impact.

English name: Alvina

Preferred name: Yai-ping Hsiao

• Quercetin Alleviates the Accumulation of Superoxide in Sodium Iodate-Induced Retinal Autophagy by Regulating Mitochondrial Reactive Oxygen Species Homeostasis through Enhanced Deacetyl-SOD2 via the Nrf2-PGC-1α-Sirt1 Pathway., Antioxidants., 2021, 10, 7
• Differences in the Quantity and Composition of Extracellular Vesicles in the Aqueous Humor of Patients with Retinal Neovascular Diseases., Diagnostics., 2021, 11, 7 (First author)
• Protective Effect of Quercetin on Sodium Iodate-Induced Retinal Apoptosis through the Reactive Oxygen Species-Mediated Mitochondrion-Dependent Pathway., International Journal of Molecular Sciences., 2021, 22, 8
• Development of Nanosome-Encapsulated Honokiol for Intravenous Therapy Against Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis., International Journal of Nanomedicine., 2020, 15, 17-29 (First author)
• Systemic exposure to a single dose of ferucarbotran aggravates neuroinflammation in a murine model of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis., International Journal of Nanomedicine., 2019, 14, 1229-124 (First author)
• Iron oxide nanoparticles attenuate T helper 17 cell responses in vitro and in vivo., Int Immunopharmacol., 2018, 58, 32-39 (First author)

• Multifunctional and Scalable Nanoparticles for Bimodal Image-Guided Phototherapy in Bladder Cancer Treatment. Nano-Micro Letters
• Fipronil Triggers Immunotoxicity through Reactive Oxygen Species-Driven Mitochondrial Apoptosis in Thymocytes. Toxics
• Immunomodulatory Nanoplatforms with Multiple Mechanisms of Action in Cancer Treatment. Nanomedicine
• Nanomedicine Approaches for Autophagy Modulation in Cancer Therapy. Small science

• Collaborated with international study at the University of Tokyo, Japan
• Financial Support from the School of National Taiwan University
• NTU's Department of Veterinary Medicine representative to attend the joint conferences with Tokyo University's Department of Agriculture and Life Sciences
• Received international travel awards from the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) in Taiwan from 2015 to 2019