Posted on by 21b4bddf87157652317827146367558f

Prof. Xifeng Wu | Molecular Cancer Epidemiology | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Xifeng Wu, Zhejiang University, China

Prof. Xifeng Wu, a distinguished figure in public health, is the Dean and Professor at Zhejiang University’s School of Public Health, China. Holding multiple roles, he serves as the Vice President at The Second Affiliated Hospital and is the Executive Dean of the D. H. Chen School of Universal Health. Prof. Wu is also the Director of the National Institute for Data Science in Health and Medicine and the Center for Big Data Research in Medical Insurance & Health Policy. With a robust background, he earned an M.D. from Fudan University, an M.S. in Occupational Health from Zhejiang University, and a Ph.D. in Epidemiology from The University of Texas Health Science Center. As a globally recognized expert, he holds dual adjunct professor appointments in the United States and China. 🌐🏥👩‍🎓

🌐 Current Titles and Affiliations:

Dean and Professor, School of Public Health, Zhejiang University 🏫. Vice President, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine 🏥. Executive Dean, D. H. Chen School of Universal Health, Zhejiang University 🌐. Director, National Institute for Data Science in Health and Medicine, Zhejiang University 📊. Director, Center for Big Data Research in Medical Insurance & Health Policy, Zhejiang University 🖥️. Adjunct Professor, George Washington University, United States 🎓. Adjunct Professor, Cancer Hospital Affiliated to University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Zhejiang Cancer Hospital) 🏥.

🎓 Education:

Fudan University, Shanghai, China, M.D., 1984, Medicine 🩺. Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China, M.S., 1987, Occupational Health 🌡️. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, Houston, TX, Ph.D., 1994, Epidemiology 🧪.

🔬 Postgraduate Training:

Postdoctoral Fellow, Cell Biology, National Institute for the Industrial Environment and Risks, Verneuil-en-Halatte, France, 1990-1991 🌍.

👩‍🎓 Credentials:

National Cytogenetic Specialist Certification, 1994 🧬. Center for Creative Leadership Training, Women’s Leadership Program, 6/2005 🌟. MD Anderson Cancer Center, Faculty Leadership Academy, 2007 🏆.

Professional Profiles:

The impact of her research is evident in citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar:

  • Cited by: All – 48198.
  • Citations – 48198.
  • h-index – 111.
  • Documents – 950.

A prolific researcher making meaningful contributions to the academic world!

Research Focus 🚀:

Prof. Xifeng Wu’s groundbreaking research spans epidemiology and genomics, particularly in cancer studies. Notably, their work has investigated the minimum amount of physical activity for reduced mortality, shedding light on public health guidelines. Their contributions to lung cancer research are profound, with studies on susceptibility loci, intratumor heterogeneity, and the modulation of repair capacity. Pioneering investigations into the link between insulin-like growth factor-I and lung cancer risk showcase their dedication to understanding molecular aspects. Additionally, their exploration of detectable clonal mosaicism, genetic variants influencing cancer risk, and the role of telomere dysfunction underscores a comprehensive approach to unraveling the complexities of cancer biology. 🌐🧬

🎓 Publications Top Note:

 

Xifeng Wu | Molecular Cancer Epidemiology | Best Researcher Award

You May Also Like