Bio


Shiqin Xu is the Senior Manager, Courses and Global Programs at Stanford Biodesign. Shiqin is responsible for managing Biodesign’s core courses, including the two-quarter, graduate-level, multidisciplinary Biodesign Innovation course. Shiqin works closely with Biodesign faculty to design and implement learning projects from concept development to classroom implementation and evaluation. She also oversees annual Executive Education program and contributes to Stanford Biodesign’s global initiatives.

Prior to joining Stanford, Shiqin worked for Global Training Initiative at NC State University as Director of China Programs.

Current Role at Stanford


Senior Manager, Courses and Global Programs, Stanford Biodesign

Education & Certifications


  • IDEAL Pedagogy Certificate, Stanford Center for Teaching and Learning (2021)
  • CPLP, the Association for Talent Development Certification Institute, Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (2017)
  • MPA, NC State University (2009)
  • BA, China University of Political Science and Law (2003)

All Publications


  • Biomedical Technology Innovation Education and Its Effect on Graduate Student Careers Over 17 Years Biomedical Engineering Education Denend, L., Xu, S., Yock, P., Venook, R. 2021