Xin Zhao

Life Sciences Core Facilities Manager

Xin Zhao started her second career and life anew in Canada beginning in the year 2000 as a research technician at University of Toronto’s St. George campus. With more than 13 years research experience in the field of molecular biology, cell culture, and imaging as well as strong lab-management skills, she joined UTM in 2014 as a core facility technician at the Department of Biology. With the goal of setting up and operating a new core facility, she helped to establish the Life Sciences Core Facilities, which includes the Cell and Molecular Biology Facility, Cell and Tissue Culture Facility and Imaging Facility. Under Xin’s dedicated care and attention, the initiation and operation of core facilities has continued to be successful and these three core facilities have become important resources for UTM researchers. She joined The Office of Vice-Principal Research (OVPR) in July 2020 when the three core facilities were fully transferred from the Department of Biology to OVPR.

Now Xin manages the Cell and Molecular Biology Facility and the Cell and Tissue Culture Facility. Additionally, she takes care of common research equipment including autoclaves, pure-water systems, fridges/freezers and growth chambers, as well as the Honeywell remote alarm system.

Beyond her passions for work, Xin loves reading in a quiet space where she can enjoy emotional and inspirational stories no matter the genre.