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

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

KYU SHIK MUN | Personalized Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. KYU SHIK MUN, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, United States

Assist. Prof. Dr. Kyu Shik Mun is a distinguished researcher in cystic fibrosis (CF) and biomedical engineering 🧬. As a Principal Investigator and Co-Director, he has led groundbreaking projects on CF-related diabetes, organ-on-a-chip models, and personalized CF therapy 🏥. His work, funded by organizations like the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Vertex Pharmaceuticals, has yielded significant patents and high-impact publications 📑. With 733 citations, an h-index of 10, and an i10-index of 10, Dr. Mun continues to drive innovations in CF research, bridging biomedical science and translational medicine 🔬.

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Professional Background

Assist. Prof. Dr. Kyu Shik Mun earned his Ph.D. in the Materials Science and Engineering Program at the University of Cincinnati 🎓. In 2016, he joined the Cystic Fibrosis Research Center at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, where he pioneered a microfluidic-based organ-on-chip program from scratch 🏥🧬. His groundbreaking research focused on studying cystic fibrosis and related disorders. In 2021, he was promoted to Assistant Professor at Cedars-Sinai 🏆, where he continues to advance in vitro cell culture models using organ-on-chip technology and 3D bioprinting 🖨️🔬, contributing to innovative solutions in biomedical research and personalized medicine.

Awards

Assist. Prof. Dr. Kyu Shik Mun has received numerous prestigious honors and awards throughout his academic and professional journey 🎖️. He was awarded multiple Outstanding Grade Scholarships at Gangneung National University 🏅 (2000–2009) and recognized for excellence with department and presidential awards 🏆. His achievements include a scholarship from the Korean Broadcasting System 📺 and the Korea Research Foundation 🌏. During his Ph.D. at the University of Cincinnati, he earned a University Graduate Scholarship 🎓 (2010–2014). His research has been recognized by the American Gastroenterological Association and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 🧬, receiving multiple Best Abstract and Early Career Investigator awards (2017–2024) 🥇.

Experience

Assist. Prof. Dr. Kyu Shik Mun has been actively involved in non-clinical teaching, contributing to journal clubs and lab mentoring 📚🎤. He has delivered key presentations on organ-on-a-chip technology 🧬, including talks at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital (2020) and Cedars-Sinai (2021) 🏥. His mentorship spans postdoctoral fellows, research associates, and Ph.D. students, guiding projects in 3D bioprinting 🖨️ and patient-derived lung-on-a-chip models 🌬️. Since 2016, he has mentored 15 summer and rotation students—including high school, college, Ph.D., and MD candidates—on fabricating organ-on-a-chips and culturing cells, fostering the next generation of biomedical researchers 🔬.

Research Focus

Assist. Prof. Dr. Kyu Shik Mun’s research primarily focuses on nanotechnology 🧪, biosensors 🧫, and biomedical engineering 🏥. His work spans optical interferometric biosensors for label-free detection, organ-on-a-chip models for diseases like cystic fibrosis 🫁, and TiO₂ nanotube arrays for applications in solar cells ☀️ and photocatalysis. He also explores drug discovery 💊 by targeting molecular pathways in cystic fibrosis and related disorders. His interdisciplinary research integrates materials science 🏗️, biophysics ⚛️, and microfluidics 🔬 to develop innovative medical technologies, aiming to advance precision medicine 🎯 and renewable energy solutions 🌱.