Zongqi Xia MD PhD
Neuroimmunology/Multiple Sclerosis
Associate Professor of Neurology, Biomedical Informatics, Clinical and Translational Science, University of Pittsburgh
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3501 Fifth AvenueBST3-10044Pittsburgh, PA 15260
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Summary
- Dr. Zongqi Xia is a Pittsburgh-based physician-scientist and neurologist with subspecialty expertise in neuroimmunology and multiple sclerosis. He completed his medical and doctoral education at Case Western Reserve University and later trained in neurology at Mass General Brigham. Currently an Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Xia has also served as an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Xia's translational and computational research program lies at the intersection of data science and clinical neuroscience, augmented by biologically infused study design and with a focus on advancing precision medicine for people living with chronic neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Xia holds multiple CMS Meaningful Use certifications, reflecting his engagement with electronic health records and technological developments in healthcare.
Education & Training
Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Neurology, 2006 - 2009
Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 2005 - 2006
Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineClass of 2005, MD, PhD
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 2015 - 2026
MA State Medical License 2009 - 2016
OH State Medical License 2005 - 2006
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Partners Longitudinal Medical Record, Partners Healthcare System, 2012, 2014-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Longitudinal Medical Record, Partners Healthcare System, 2012, 2014-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Longitudinal Medical Record, Partners Healthcare System, 2012, 2014-2017
Clinical Trials
- Prospective Investigation of Multiple Sclerosis in the Three Rivers Region
- Prebiotic vs Probiotic in Multiple Sclerosis Start of enrollment: 2020 Mar 11
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Cell-type- and state-resolved transcriptomics uncovers distinct T cell and monocyte dysregulation in multiple sclerosis.Tina Roostaei, Masashi Fujita, Hanane Touil, Pia Kivisäkk, Cristin McCabe
Cell Reports. 2026-06-05 - Stratification of Alzheimer's disease patients using knowledge-guided unsupervised latent factor clustering with electronic health record data.Linshanshan Wang, Shruthi Venkatesh, Michele Morris, Mengyan Li, Ratnam Srivastava
Communications Medicine. 2026-04-20 - Representation learning to advance multi-institutional studies with electronic health record data from US and France.Doudou Zhou, Han Tong, Linshanshan Wang, Suqi Liu, Xin Xiong
Nature Communications. 2026-04-03
Journal Articles
- Common Variation near IRF6 Is Associated with IFN-Β-induced Liver Injury in Multiple SclerosisJoshua C Denny, Zongqi Xia, Naga Chalasani, Nature
Press Mentions
Study Finds That Some Family Members of People with MS Show Possible Early Signs of the Disease Without SymptomsJanuary 25th, 2017
Grant Support
- Leveraging electronic health records to optimize treatment selection and response in multiple sclerosisUNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH2016–2027
- Leveraging electronic health records to optimize treatment selection and response in multiple sclerosisUNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH2016–2027
- Real-world impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in people with multiple sclerosisUNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH2022–2025
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