Miao Zhou | Precision Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Miao Zhou | Precision Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Miao Zhou at Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, China.

Dr. Miao Zhou is a distinguished oral and maxillofacial specialist, currently serving as Chief Physician and Associate Director at the Stomatology Department of Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital. He is also a supervisor of postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers. An innovator in oral regenerative medicine, he founded the 3D Bioprinting and Regenerative Medicine Branch of the Guangdong Society of Biomedical Engineering. His pioneering research bridges clinical practice and cutting-edge biotechnology, advancing solutions for complex craniofacial conditions. With deep expertise in biomaterials, stem cells, and exosomes, Dr. Zhou continues to drive impactful research and medical education in the fields of maxillofacial rehabilitation and tissue engineering.

Publication Profile 

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Education

Dr. Miao Zhou earned his Ph.D. in 2009 from Peking University, one of China’s top-tier institutions, where he focused on maxillofacial rehabilitation using functional biomaterials and tissue engineering. His doctoral thesis explored clinical solutions for oral and maxillofacial defects through bio-integrative materials and scaffold systems. This strong academic foundation laid the groundwork for his later interdisciplinary innovations in regenerative medicine. In addition to his formal education, Dr. Zhou has participated in numerous continuing education programs and scientific collaborations, refining his expertise in 3D printing, stem cell therapy, and implantology, and training the next generation of specialists in advanced dental medicine.

Experience

With over 15 years of clinical and research experience, Dr. Miao Zhou is a Chief Physician and Associate Director at Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital’s Stomatology Department. He supervises both postgraduates and postdocs, guiding translational research in tissue regeneration. He has served as Principal Investigator on numerous national and provincial-level projects, especially in the application of 3D-printed biomimetic scaffolds and exosomes. As a research leader, Dr. Zhou has pioneered innovations in craniomaxillofacial bone regeneration and soft tissue reconstruction. His clinical expertise, combined with academic leadership, positions him as a key influencer in oral regenerative therapy and personalized medical biomaterial development.

Awards 

Dr. Zhou has received numerous accolades, including the First Prize for Excellent Paper at the 6th China International & 9th China Academic Conference of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. His recognition reflects significant contributions to clinical and translational research. He has been honored by national bodies such as the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Guangzhou Healthcare Innovation Program for his leadership in 3D bioprinting and regenerative medicine. As the founder of the 3D Bioprinting and Regenerative Medicine Branch under the Guangdong Society of Biomedical Engineering, his efforts have helped shape emerging medical frontiers and drive collaborative innovation.

Research Focus 

Dr. Zhou’s research centers on 3D-printed biomimetic scaffolds, stem cell therapy, and exosome-based interventions for oral and maxillofacial regeneration. His work explores how engineered tissues and cell-based therapies can reconstruct large jaw defects, restore bone function, and integrate with host tissues. His studies focus on osteoinduction, vascularization, and personalized medicine approaches using biocompatible materials. By leveraging cutting-edge printing technologies and biomolecular signaling pathways, Dr. Zhou aims to bridge gaps between laboratory research and clinical application—delivering impactful solutions for tissue repair and oral implantology. His interdisciplinary approach integrates biomaterials science, dentistry, and regenerative medicine to redefine patient care.

Publication Top Notes

  • An engineered M2 macrophage-derived exosomes-loaded electrospun biomimetic periosteum promotes cell recruitment, immunoregulation, and angiogenesis in bone regeneration
  • Osteogenically committed hUCMSCs-derived exosomes promote the recovery of critical-sized bone defects with enhanced osteogenic properties
  • 3WJ RNA Nanoparticles-Aptamer Functionalized Exosomes From M2 MacrophagesTarget BMSCs to Promote the Healing of Bone Fractures

Dr. Caesar Hernandez, Nanomedicine ,Best Researcher Award

Dr. Caesar Hernandez, Nanomedicine ,Best Researcher Award

Dr. Caesar Hernandez at The University of Alabama at Birmingham,United States Korea

Author Profile

🎓 Education

  • 2018: PhD in Medical Sciences, Concentration in Neuroscience, University of Florida
    • Thesis: “Circuit and Molecular Mechanisms of Altered Decision Making in Aging” (Advisors: Dr. Jennifer Lynn Bizon and Dr. Barry Setlow)
  • 2014: MS in Biological Sciences, Florida Atlantic University
    • Thesis: “Methionine Reductase Sulfoxide (Msr) Deficiency Leads to a Reduction of Dopamine Levels in Drosophila” (Advisors: Dr. David Binninger and Dr. Herbert Weissbach)
  • 2011: BS in Biological Sciences with a Minor in Biotechnology, Magna Cum Laude, Florida Atlantic University
  • 2009: AA in Biology, Palm Beach State College

🏫 Professional and Research Experience

  • 2023-Present: Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • 2022-2023: Postdoctoral Fellow, Laboratories of Dr. Lynn Dobrunz, Dr. Peter King, and Dr. Lori McMahon, Department of Neurobiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • 2020-2022: Postdoctoral Fellow, Laboratory of Dr. Lori McMahon, Department of Cellular, Developmental, and Integrative Biology, University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • 2019-2020: Postdoctoral Associate, Laboratories of Dr. Barry Setlow and Dr. Jennifer L. Bizon, Departments of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, University of Florida
  • 2014-2018: Graduate Research Assistant, Laboratories of Dr. Jennifer L. Bizon and Dr. Barry Setlow, Departments of Neuroscience and Psychiatry, University of Florida
  • 2012-2014: Graduate Research Assistant, Laboratory of Dr. David Binninger, Department of Biological Sciences, Florida Atlantic University
  • 2012-2014: Lab Manager, Laboratory of Dr. Herbert Weissbach, Center for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Florida Atlantic University

🏅 Research Grants and Fellowships

  • NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00): Research on the impact of normative aging and Alzheimer’s disease on fear-based disorders and amygdala dysfunction
  • NIH T32 Interdisciplinary Training in Pathobiology and Rehabilitation Medicine
  • McKnight Predoctoral Fellowship, Florida Education Fund
  • Tillman Military Scholarship, Pat Tillman Foundation
  • Honorably Discharged Graduate Assistant Scholarship, University of Florida

🌟 Academic and Professional Awards

  • 1st Place Presentation for Postdoctoral Research Day, UAB’s Postdoctoral Office of Education (2022, 2021)
  • 3rd Place Award for Trainee Talk Session, Comprehensive Neuroscience Center Retreat (2022)
  • Neuroscience Scholars Program Enrichment Fund, Society for Neuroscience (2020, 2019)
  • Silver Award, College of Medicine Medical Guild Graduate Research Competition (2018)
  • Cluff Award for Aging Research, Leighton E. Cluff Endowment and The Institute for Learning in Retirement at Oak Hammock (2018)
  • William G. Luttge Award for Outstanding Graduate Research in Neuroscience (2018)
  • Travel Awards, McKnight Brain Institute and International Behavioral Neuroscience Society (2018)

🎓Publication Top Noted:

Paper Title : A ketogenic diet improves cognition and has biochemical effects in prefrontal cortex that are dissociable from hippocampus
  • Authors: Abbi R Hernandez, Caesar M Hernandez, Keila Campos, Leah Truckenbrod, Quinten Federico, Brianna Moon, Joseph A McQuail, Andrew P Maurer, Jennifer L Bizon, Sara N Burke
  • Journal: Frontiers in aging neuroscience
  • Year:2018

 

Paper Title : Optogenetic inhibition reveals distinct roles for basolateral amygdala activity at discrete time points during risky decision making
  • Authors: Caitlin A Orsini, Caesar M Hernandez, Sarthak Singhal, Kyle B Kelly, Charles J Frazier, Jennifer L Bizon, Barry Setlow
  • Journal:Journal of Neuroscience
  • Year: 2017
Paper Title :Deconstructing value-based decision making via temporally selective manipulation of neural activity: Insights from rodent models
  • Authors:Caitlin A Orsini, Caesar M Hernandez, Jennifer L Bizon, Barry Setlow
  • Journal: Cognitive, Affective, & Behavioral Neuroscience
  • Year: 2019
Paper Title :Testicular hormones mediate robust sex differences in impulsive choice in rats
  • Authors:Caesar M Hernandez, Caitlin Orsini, Alexa-Rae Wheeler, Tyler W Ten Eyck, Sara M Betzhold, Chase C Labiste, Noelle G Wright, Barry Setlow, Jennifer L Bizon
  • Journal: eLife Sciences Publications, Ltd
  • Year: 2020
Paper Title :A neuroscience primer for integrating geroscience with the neurobiology of aging
  • Authors:  JCaesar M Hernandez, Abigail R Hernandez, Jessica M Hoffman, Peter H King, Lori L McMahon, Thomas W Buford, Christy Carter, Jennifer L Bizon, Sara N Burke
  • Journal: The Journals of Gerontology: Series A
  • Year: 2022