About

Dr. Xianlin Han is a pioneering figure in lipidomics, whose work has fundamentally advanced the high-throughput analysis of cellular lipids. His primary research focuses on developing and applying novel mass spectrometry-based methodologies for comprehensive lipid profiling. Dr. Han’s most notable contribution is the creation of an automated, high-throughput platform for shotgun lipidomics, as detailed in his highly cited 2008 paper (191 citations). This work revolutionized the field by exploiting microfluidics and optimized electrospray ionization to achieve intrasource separation of lipid classes, enabling the rapid identification of individual molecular species with unprecedented efficiency. His innovations have provided the tools necessary to explore the complex roles of lipids in health and disease, from metabolic disorders to neurodegeneration. While his recent work has also extended into surgical techniques, such as comparing laparoscopic and robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy, his enduring legacy remains the transformative impact of his lipidomics technology, which continues to empower researchers worldwide to decode the lipidome.

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H-Index
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Papers
197
Total Citations
99
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Microfluidics‐based electrospray ionization enhances the intrasource separation of lipid classes and extends identification of individual molecular species through multi‐dimensional mass spectrometry: development of an automated high‐throughput platform for shotgun lipidomics
191 citations · 2008
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2008 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 10
🏛 Institutions: Washington University in St. Louis, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

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