Zuoyun Wang | Biology | Best Researcher Award

Published on by China Scientist

Dr. Zuoyun Wang | Biology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Zuoyun Wang is a professor in the Department of Anatomy and Embryology at the School of Basic Medicine, Fudan University, and a doctoral supervisor. She obtained her PhD in Cell Biology from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Her research focuses on the Hippo signaling pathway in tissue regeneration and tumorigenesis, using organoids, mouse models, and clinical samples. Dr. Wang has published over 30 papers in high-impact journals and has received multiple honors, including the Shanghai Oriental Talent award and the Excellent Youth Talent Award from the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Dr. Zuoyun Wang | Fudan University | China

Profile

SCOPUS ID

ORCID ID

Education

  • Dr. Zuoyun Wang earned her PhD in Cell Biology from the Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology at the Shanghai Institute for Biological Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Her academic training laid a solid foundation in the cellular and molecular mechanisms that regulate tissue development and disease processes.

Experience

  • Dr. Wang currently serves as a professor in the Department of Anatomy and Embryology at the School of Basic Medicine, Fudan University. She leads a dynamic research group and also serves as a doctoral supervisor, guiding the next generation of biomedical scientists. Her role includes both teaching and conducting cutting-edge research in cellular biology and tissue regeneration.

Awards and Recognition

  • Throughout her career, Dr. Wang has been recognized with numerous prestigious honors. These include the Shanghai Oriental Talent award, the Excellent Youth Talent Award and the Sanofi Excellent Youth Talent Award from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. She also received the Outstanding Youth Scholar Award from the Shanghai Society for Cell Biology and won first prize in the Shanghai University Teacher Innovation Competition, reflecting her excellence in both research and academic leadership.

Skills and Certifications

  • Dr. Wang possesses advanced expertise in molecular and cellular biology, particularly in relation to the Hippo signaling pathway. She is skilled in the use of organoids, genetically engineered mouse models, and the analysis of clinical tissue samples. Her approach integrates basic science and translational research, bridging the gap between laboratory findings and clinical applications.

Research Focus

  • The central focus of Dr. Wang’s research lies in the Hippo signaling pathway and its role in tissue regeneration and tumorigenesis. Her group investigates how this pathway contributes to maintaining tissue homeostasis and how its dysregulation may lead to disease. Using a combination of organoid cultures, animal models, and patient-derived samples, her work aims to uncover novel mechanisms and therapeutic targets for related diseases and cancers.

Conclusion

  • Dr. Zuoyun Wang is a leading biomedical scientist whose contributions have significantly advanced the understanding of tissue regeneration and cancer biology. Through her leadership, innovative research, and academic mentorship, she continues to influence the field of cell biology and provide valuable insights into disease diagnosis and therapy.

Publications

  • The Hippo Signaling Pathway Modulates Pancreatic Tissue Homeostasis
    Authors: Wang, X.; Du, J.; Li, H.; Cao, Z.; Cheng, Z.; Wang, Z.
    Journal: Cell Death Discovery

  • The Hippo Signalling Pathway in Bone Homeostasis: Under the Regulation of Mechanics and Aging
    Authors: Li, Z.; Lin, J.; Wu, J.; Suo, J.; Wang, Z.
    Journal: Cell Proliferation

  • DNA Bridging of FOXP3 Ladder-Like Multimer: Unveiling a Novel Transcriptional Regulation Paradigm
    Authors: Lu, Y.; Li, L.; Yang, H.; Li, B.; Wang, Z.
    Journal: The Innovation

  • MST1/2: Important Regulators of Hippo Pathway in Immune System Associated Diseases
    Authors: Zhou, J.; Li, L.; Wu, B.; Feng, Z.; Lu, Y.; Wang, Z.
    Journal: Cancer Letters

  • ASB3 Promotes Hepatocellular Carcinoma Progression by Mediating DR5 Ubiquitination in TRAIL Resistance
    Authors: Huang, L.; Che, Z.; Liu, F.; Ge, M.; Wu, Z.; Wu, L.; Chen, W.; Wang, Z.; Zhu, Z.; Xu, W. et al.
    Journal: The FASEB Journal

Dr. Fei Liu | Biological Sciences | Pioneering Scientist Distinction Award-1552

Published on by China Scientist

Dr. Fei Liu | Biological Sciences | Pioneering Scientist Distinction Award

Fei Liu is an associate professor at the School of Life Sciences, Henan University. He holds a Ph.D. in crop genetics and breeding from Huazhong Agricultural University. His research focuses on plant disease resistance, genetic improvement, and molecular mechanisms in oil crops, particularly Brassica species. He has extensive experience in plant pathology and molecular biology, having worked at the Oil Crops Research Institute, the University of Manitoba, and multiple national research projects. Recognized as a Top Young Talent in Central Plains, he actively contributes as an editor and reviewer for leading scientific journals.

Dr. Fei Liu | School of life sciences, Henan University | China

Profile

SCOPUS ID

ORCID ID

GOOGLE SCHOLAR

🎓 Education

  • Fei Liu earned a Ph.D. in crop genetics and breeding from the National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement and the National Center of Rapeseed Improvement at Huazhong Agricultural University, completing the program in June 2015. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in agronomy from the College of Plant Science and Technology at Huazhong Agricultural University in 2008.

đź’Ľ Experience

  • Fei Liu has accumulated extensive experience in both research and academia. From June to December 2015, he worked at the Oil Crops Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. He then pursued postdoctoral research at the Department of Plant Science, University of Manitoba, from January 2016 to August 2020. Since March 2021, he has been serving as an associate professor at the School of Life Sciences, Henan University.

🔥 Awards and Achievements

  • Fei Liu has received significant research funding and recognition for his contributions to plant science. He is a recipient of the Top Young Talents in Central Plains and has secured multiple research grants, including the Key Scientific Research Projects in Colleges and Universities of Henan Province, the International Science and Technology Cooperation Program in Henan Province, the Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province, and the National Key Research and Development Program of China.

🛠️ Skills and Certifications

  • Fei Liu is skilled in molecular biology, plant pathology, and genetic engineering techniques related to crop improvement. He has actively contributed to the scientific community as an editor and reviewer for journals such as Frontiers in Plant Science, Sustainability, Horticulturae, Plants, and the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. He has also organized a special issue focused on improving yield, quality, and resistance in oil crops. His work has been widely presented at international conferences through oral and poster presentations.

🔬 Research Focus

  • His research primarily revolves around plant disease resistance, genetic improvement, and molecular mechanisms in oil crops, particularly Brassica species. He has contributed to projects on the cloning of defense-related genes, functional analyses of WRKY transcription factors in disease resistance, and pathogen population dynamics for sustainable blackleg resistance in canola. His studies have led to the identification of resistance genes and the characterization of pathogenicity factors in fungal infections affecting rapeseed crops.

Conclusion

  • Dr. Fei Liu is a highly accomplished researcher whose pioneering work in plant genetics, transcription factors, and crop resilience makes him an outstanding candidate for the Research for Pioneering Scientist Distinction Award. His contributions to understanding stress responses in Brassica napus, particularly in disease resistance mechanisms against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, have significantly advanced agricultural biotechnology.

đź“„Publications

  • The central role of transcription factors in bridging biotic and abiotic stress responses for plants’ resilience
    Authors: Fei Liu, Mengwei Xi, Tong Liu, Xinyu Wu, Lingyue Ju, Daojie Wang
    Journal: New Crops (2024)

  • Transcription factor WRKY28 curbs WRKY33-mediated resistance to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in Brassica napus
    Authors: Ka Zhang, Fei Liu, Zhixin Wang, Chenjian Zhuo, Kaining Hu, Xiaoxia Li, Jing Wen, Bin Yi, Jinxiong Shen, Chaozhi Ma et al.
    Journal: Plant Physiology (2022)

  • BnaA03.MKK5-BnaA06.MPK3/BnaC03.MPK3 Module Positively Contributes to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum Resistance in Brassica napus
    Authors: Ka Zhang, Chenjian Zhuo, Zhixin Wang, Fei Liu, Jing Wen, Bin Yi, Jinxiong Shen, Chaozhi Ma, Tingdong Fu, Jinxing Tu
    Journal: Plants (2022)

  • Genome-Wide Identification and Analysis of the Valine-Glutamine Motif-Containing Gene Family in Brassica napus and Functional Characterization of BnMKS1 in Response to Leptosphaeria maculans
    Authors: Zou Z, Liu F, Huang S, Fernando WGD
    Journal: Phytopathology (2021)

  • BnaA03.WRKY28, interacting with BnaA09.VQ12, acts as a brake factor of activated BnWRKY33-mediated resistance outburst against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in Brassica napus
    Authors: Ka Zhang, Fei Liu, Zhixin Wang, Chenjian Zhuo, Kaining Hu, Xiaoxia Li, Jing Wen, Bin Yi, Jinxiong Shen, Chaozhi Ma et al.
    Journal: Preprint (2021)