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