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.