Jian Shi | Precision Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Jian Shi | Precision Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jian Shi, Neurology of UCSF, United States

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jian Shi is a distinguished neuroscientist at the University of California, San Francisco, with a Ph.D. in Neurobiology from Navy Medical University, China. 🧬 He completed postdoctoral training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, focusing on neuroscience. His research integrates brain injury, neurodegenerative diseases, and glioblastoma with cutting-edge AI and bioinformatics tools. 🧪🧠 Dr. Shi has authored highly cited publications and received numerous accolades, including the APS Outstanding Paper Award. 🌟 A dedicated mentor and educator, he actively contributes to diversity and public service in neurology and biomedical research.

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Education

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jian Shi began his academic journey at the National University of Defense Technology in Hunan Province, China, earning both his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Biomechanics. ⚙️📘 He then pursued his Ph.D. in Neurobiology under the mentorship of Dr. Lu Changlin at the prestigious Navy Medical University in Shanghai. 🧬🏥 Driven by a passion for neuroscience, he completed his postdoctoral training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center under the guidance of Dr. Steven G. Kernie, focusing on advanced neuroscience research. 🧠🔬 His academic foundation bridges biomechanics and cutting-edge neurobiological science.

Awards

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jian Shi has received numerous accolades recognizing his excellence in research and education. 🇨🇳 He was honored with the prestigious National Award for Scientific Progress, Level 2 in China 🥇🔬 and received the Award for Outstanding Scientists from Navy Medical University, where he also earned the Best Teacher Award for his commitment to academic excellence 👨‍🏫🌟. His groundbreaking work earned him the “Top 50 Most Cited Article Award” from the Journal of Clinical Medicine 📖📈 and the APS Outstanding Paper Award from Acta Pharmacologica Sinica 🧪🏅. He is also recognized as a Trusted Reviewer by the International Journal of Molecular Sciences 🧠✅.

Research Focus

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jian Shi’s research centers around neurobiology, with a strong emphasis on traumatic brain injury (TBI) 🧠💥, neurodegeneration 🧬, neurogenesis 🌱, and molecular neuroscience. His work explores small molecule therapies, microglial activation, intranasal drug delivery 💊, and microRNA biomarkers, particularly in the context of glioblastoma and stroke. He also investigates brain repair mechanisms, exosomal signaling 📦, and neurotrophin-mimetic compounds. In recent years, his interdisciplinary work has extended to climate impact models 🌍 and machine learning applications 🤖 in brain science, reflecting a comprehensive and innovative research portfolio in translational neuroscience and brain health.

Publication Top Notes

Small molecule BDNF mimetics activate TrkB signaling and prevent neuronal degeneration in rodents

Microglial activation induced by brain trauma is suppressed by post-injury treatment with a PARP inhibitor

Intranasal administration with NAD+ profoundly decreases brain injury in a rat model of transient focal ischemia

Considering exosomal miR-21 as a biomarker for cancer

The basic helix-loop-helix transcription factor olig2 is critical for reactive astrocyte proliferation after cortical injury

A small molecule p75NTR ligand protects neurogenesis after traumatic brain injury

MicroRNAs as biomarkers for human glioblastoma: progress and potential

Regulatory networks between neurotrophins and miRNAs in brain diseases and cancers

Triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells-2 expression in the brain is required for maximal phagocytic activity and improved neurological outcomes following experimental …

Beneficial effects of minocycline and botulinum toxin–induced constraint physical therapy following experimental traumatic brain injury

Hui Huang | Precision Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Hui Huang | Precision Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Hui Huang, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, China

Prof. Hui Huang is Vice President of The Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University and a renowned expert in vascular calcification and chronic disease prevention. 📚 He has authored 100+ high-impact papers in journals like Circulation and J Clin Invest, earning honors like ESI Highly Cited and Top 100 High-Value Papers. 🏆 A recipient of China’s Excellent Young Scientists Fund, he directs multiple prestigious laboratories and holds several international patents. 🔬 His research explores metabolic and immune mechanisms in chronic kidney disease and vascular aging.

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Education

Prof. Dr. Hui Huang has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers in prestigious journals such as Circulation (2022, 2023), J Clin Invest. (2021, 2022, 2025), Hypertension (2018, 2021, 2022), STTT (2022–2024), Kidney Int. (2024), and Cardiovasc Res. (2023) 📚. His impactful work has earned distinctions like ESI Highly Cited Papers, Top 100 High-Value Papers, and journal Cover Stories 🏅. A recipient of China’s National Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars 🎓, he also led the development of the Expert Consensus on Vascular Calcification, offering vital clinical guidance for practitioners in the field of cardiovascular and renal medicine ❤️🩺.

Experience

Prof. Dr. Hui Huang has led more than 13 major research projects, predominantly funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) 🔬🇨🇳. His groundbreaking work focuses on unraveling the innovative mechanisms behind arterial calcification, chronic kidney disease, and inflammation 🧠🫀. These projects are long-term, high-budget, and scientifically robust, highlighting their critical importance on both national and global stages 🌍💰. Through his pioneering research, Prof. Huang is driving transformative advancements in cardiovascular and renal health, contributing significantly to medical science and improving patient outcomes 🚀🩺.

Research Focus

Prof. Dr. Hui Huang is a leading researcher in biomedical sciences, with a strong focus on cardiovascular disease, immunology, toxicology, and metabolic disorders. Her work spans areas such as inflammation in the central nervous system, myocardial infarction, diabetes-related metabolomics, and environmental health risks like metal toxicity. 🌡️🧠🫀 She also explores digital therapeutics and sex-based differences in disease outcomes, making her contributions highly interdisciplinary. 📊💻 Her research integrates clinical, molecular, and environmental insights to develop novel strategies for disease prevention and treatment. A strong advocate for translational medicine, Prof. Huang bridges lab science with real-world health challenges.

Publication Top Notes

The Innate Immune Sensor Zbp1 Mediates Central Nervous System Inflammation Induced by Angiostrongylus Cantonensis by Promoting Macrophage Inflammatory Phenotypes

Targeted LC-MS/MS method of oxylipin profiling reveals differentially expressed serum metabolites in type 2 diabetes mice with panaxynol

Ellagic acid-enhanced biocompatibility and bioactivity in multilayer core-shell gold nanoparticles for ameliorating myocardial infarction injury

Sex difference in human diseases: mechanistic insights and clinical implications

Effect of plateletcrit and methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) C677T genotypes on folic acid efficacy in stroke prevention

Digital therapeutics in hypertension: How to make sustainable lifestyle changes

Associations of essential metals with the risk of aortic arch calcification: a cross-sectional study in a mid-aged and older population of Shenzhen, China

Michael Harrison | Precision Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Michael Harrison | Precision Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Michael Harrison, UCSF, United States

Dr. Michael Harrison is a pioneering pediatric surgeon and fetal therapy expert. 🎓 He earned his B.A. from Yale (1965) and M.D. from Harvard Medical School (1969), followed by extensive surgical training at Massachusetts General Hospital and fellowships in pediatric surgery. 🏥 He joined UCSF in 1978, where he became a Full Professor and founded the Fetal Treatment Center. 👶 His groundbreaking work in fetal surgery has earned him numerous accolades, including the Golden Plate Award and presidency of the International Fetal Medicine and Surgery Society. 🌍 Now Professor Emeritus at UCSF, he continues to shape the field of pediatric surgery. ✨

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Education

Dr. Michael Harrison 🎓 began his academic journey at Yale University (1961-1965), earning a B.A. before pursuing his M.D. in Medicine at Harvard Medical School (1965-1969) 🏥. He completed his surgical residency at Massachusetts General Hospital (1969-1971) and advanced his expertise as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Allergy & Immunology at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (1971-1973) 🧬. Returning to Massachusetts General, he served as a Senior Resident (1973-1974) and Chief Resident (1974-1975) 🔬. Further specializing, he completed fellowships in Pediatric Surgery at Rikshospitalet (1975-1976) 🇳🇴 and Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (1976-1978) 👶🩺.

Experience

Dr. Michael Harrison 🏥 has been a Founding Member of the International Fetal Medicine and Surgery Society (1981-present) 👶 and has served as its President at the Annual Meeting (1989, 2006) 🎤. He has contributed as a Committee Member for the Medical Advisory Committee of the American Association of Tissue Banks (1993-present) 🧬 and chaired the Committee on Fetal Therapy at APSA (1994-1996) 🏥. A Board Member of the International Society of the Fetus as Patient (1997-present) 🌍, he also consults for the MOMS study (2003-present) 🤰. Since 2010, he has been Vice President of the California Academy of Medicine 📚.

Awards

Dr. Michael Harrison 🏅 has received numerous prestigious honors, including the Golden Plate Award (1982, 1988) 🏆, the William E. Ladd Medal (2010) 🏅, and the Lifetime Achievement Award (2011) 🌟 from the International Fetal Medicine and Surgery Society. He was elected to the Institute of Medicine (2009) 📜 and honored with the Denis Browne Gold Medal (2013) 🏵️. As a celebrated lecturer, he has delivered keynote addresses worldwide 🌍, including at the Nobel Minisymposium on Fetal Medicine (1998) 🎤. His groundbreaking contributions in pediatric surgery have earned him global recognition and lasting influence in the field.

Research Focus

Dr. Michael R. Harrison is a pioneering surgeon and researcher in pediatric surgery and fetal therapy 🏥👶. His work focuses on maternal-fetal surgery, particularly for conditions like esophageal atresia and diaphragmatic hernia. He has contributed to the development of magnetic compression anastomosis 🧲 and other innovative minimally invasive surgical devices 🔬. His research advances the treatment of complex congenital disorders and improves outcomes for newborns. With numerous publications, he has significantly impacted pediatric device clinical trials 📊. Dr. Harrison’s groundbreaking contributions continue to shape the future of pediatric and fetal surgical care 🚼✨.

Publication Top Notes

Pediatric Device Clinical Trials Activity: 1999–2022

Lessons Learned From the First-In-Human Compassionate Use of Connect-EA™ in Ten Patients With Esophageal Atresia

Evaluation of a Magnetic Compression Anastomosis for Jejunoileal Partial Diversion in Rhesus Macaques

Sonographic Predictors of Survival in Fetal Diaphragmatic Hernia

Beyond the gut: spectrum of magnetic surgery devices

The Rearing of Maternal–Fetal Surgery: The Maturation of a Field from Conception to Adulthood

The novel application of an emerging device for salvage of primary repair in high-risk complex esophageal atresia

Esophageal Magnetic Compression Anastomosis in Esophageal Atresia Repair: A PRISMA-Compliant Systematic Review and Comparison with a Novel Approach

An experimental study on long term outcomes after magnetic esophageal compression anastomosis in piglets

Novel device for endoluminal esophageal atresia repair: First-in-human experience