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Ran Xiao

Assistant Consulting Professor in the School of Nursing
School of Nursing
DUMC 3322,307 Trent Drive, Durham, NC 27710
Office hours By appointment only.  

Overview


My research passion lies in utilizing advanced signal processing and machine learning to advance the field of biomedical research. My research interests include understanding neuromotor related diseases (such as Cerebral Palsy and Parkinson's disease) through analyzing invasive and noninvasive eletrophysiologic signals (EEG, LFP, ECoG), studying dynamics and early prediction of acute coronary syndrome from pre- and in-hospital ECG recordings. I'm also interested in biomedical informatics using data mining and machine learning techniques to analyze multi-modality data (bedside monitor alarms, electronic health record, vital signs, physiologic data) towards precision patient monitoring in critical care settings.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Consulting Professor in the School of Nursing · 2022 - Present School of Nursing

Recent Publications


From Joint Cognitive Systems to Human-AI Joint Cognitive Systems: A Theory Critique and Application to Obstetric Anesthesia Risk Assessment.

Journal Article Nursing science quarterly · January 2026 This article examines the joint cognitive systems framework as a foundation for understanding human-machine collaboration. Using Meleis's theory evaluation model, we describe its origins, principles, and applications and then critique its strengths and lim ... Full text Cite

Artificial intelligence in cardiac telemetry.

Journal Article Heart (British Cardiac Society) · September 2025 Cardiac telemetry has evolved into a vital tool for continuous cardiac monitoring and early detection of cardiac abnormalities. In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly integrated into cardiac telemetry, making a shift from tra ... Full text Cite

Fusion of ECG Foundation Model Embeddings to Improve Early Detection of Acute Coronary Syndromes.

Journal Article Studies in health technology and informatics · August 2025 Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) is a life-threatening cardiovascular condition where early and accurate diagnosis is critical for effective treatment and improved patient outcomes. This study explores the use of ECG foundation models, specifically ST-MEM and ... Full text Cite
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Recent Grants


Emergence of Arm Reaching Behavior and Lateralization of Motor Control in Infancy

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Children's Hospital Los Angeles · 2021 - 2022

Learning to Predict Delayed Cerebral Ischemia with Novel Continuous Cerebral Arterial State Index

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2020 - 2021

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Oklahoma · 2015 Ph.D.