Graduated with a BSc in Physiology from King’s College, University of London, UK, Dr Fiona Yao went on to gain a PhD in Muscular Physiology from Institute of Neuroscience, University of Glasgow, UK. Her main interests in research are in the area of muscular and neural physiology.

Initially serving as a visiting lecturer at Hong Kong Community College, Dr Yao became a full-time lecturer in December 2013. She possesses substantial teaching experience in physiology, cell biology and pharmacology, as well as general biology in higher educational institutions.