Liang, Liang, PhD

Dr. Liang Liang is an Assistant Professor with a joint appointment in the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Biochemistry at the Medical College of Wisconsin. With a background in basic sciences, maternal-infant health, and metabolomics, Dr. Liang leads a multidisciplinary research program aimed at understanding the complex molecular mechanisms underlying pregnancy-related complications.

Dr. Liang’s research focuses on the biological processes involved in maternal-infant health, with particular emphasis on preterm birth and its connection to metabolic dysregulation. By employing metabolomics and other cutting-edge technologies, her work aims to identify biomarkers that could lead to improved prediction and prevention strategies for pregnancy complications. Through her collaborative efforts with clinical teams, Dr. Liang is also exploring the role of maternal metabolic health in fetal development and the long-term health of both mother and child.

Before joining MCW, Dr. Liang completed her postdoctoral training at the Stanford School of Medicine, where she led multi-omics projects related to maternal health and preterm birth in human cohort studies, including the UCSF Preterm Birth Initiative. She was a co-awardee of the Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health grant from the Gates Foundation. Her expertise in metabolomics and developmental biology allows for an integrated approach to addressing pressing questions in maternal and infant health.

Dr. Liang holds degrees from Tsinghua University (Fundamental Sciences: Chemistry and Biology) and Stowers Institute for Medical Research, and is also a graduate of the Ignite program at the Graduate School of Business of Stanford University.

In addition to her research, Dr. Liang is passionate about mentoring the next generation of scientists and fostering a collaborative, innovative research environment.