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Dr. Zhengshan Liu | Experimental Methods | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Zhengshan Liu, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, United States

Dr. Zhengshan Liu is a resident doctor in the Psychiatry Residency Program at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, where he has been training since July 2020. Starting in July 2024, Dr. Liu will transition to a new role as an attending physician at the Parkland Psychiatry Emergency Center in Dallas, TX. With a strong background in both clinical practice and research, Dr. Liu’s expertise lies in neuropsychiatric disorders, particularly schizophrenia, and the role of inflammation in psychosis. His upcoming position will allow him to further contribute to the mental health field through direct patient care in an emergency setting.

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Educational Details

Dr. Zhengshan Liu holds a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Rochester, USA, where he also earned a Master’s degree in Biology during his studies from 2011 to 2017. Before his time in the United States, Dr. Liu completed a Master’s degree in Biology at Sun Yat-sen University, China, from 2005 to 2008. His academic journey began at Anhui Medical University, China, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree between 2000 and 2005. This strong foundation in both medicine and biology has shaped his expertise in neuropsychiatric research and clinical practice.

Professional Experience

Since October 2021, Mr. Yew Hoe Wong has been serving as a Teaching Assistant at Imperial College London. In this capacity, he has managed and coordinated several final year and undergraduate design projects, ensuring they meet academic requirements and are executed effectively. He has played a pivotal role in assisting with lesson plan development and providing feedback to enhance student performance. Additionally, during his tenure as a Teaching Assistant from October 2021 to December 2021, Mr. Wong supported lesson development, facilitated classroom management, and provided objective feedback, thereby fostering an improved learning environment and supporting student comprehension and engagement.

Teaching  Experience

Dr. Zhengshan Liu has extensive teaching experience, having served as a Teaching Assistant in Molecular Biology at the University of Rochester, New York, during the Fall of 2011 and Spring of 2012, as well as in Aging Biology in the Fall of 2012. His earlier teaching roles include overseeing medical student rotations at The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University in Guangzhou, China, during the Fall of 2009. More recently, from 2020 to 2023, Dr. Liu contributed to the education of medical students at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, by supervising clinical rotations, thereby enriching their practical training in medicine.

Physician Experience

Dr. Zhengshan Liu gained valuable clinical experience at The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University in Guangzhou, China. During his tenure there, he completed a residency in Neurology from July 2008 to June 2010. His work at the hospital provided him with a strong foundation in neurological practice, enabling him to develop the clinical skills essential for his subsequent medical career. Additionally, he oversaw medical student rotations in the Fall of 2009, contributing to the training and development of future physicians.

Research Interest

Ethan’s research focuses on modeling and simulation within nuclear power plants, emphasizing the integration of scientific theories and innovative design. His interests also extend to the application of foundational engineering principles in real-world scenarios, inspired by landmark engineering feats like the SpaceX Rocket. He is dedicated to advancing nuclear power plant technology through precise modeling and simulation techniques, contributing to more efficient and sustainable energy solutions.

Honors 

Dr. Zhengshan Liu has been recognized for his exceptional research and academic contributions through several prestigious awards. In 2013, he received the NYSTEM Training Grant, which supported his advanced studies in stem cell research. His work was further acknowledged in 2015 with the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) Travel Grant, enabling him to present his findings at international conferences. In 2017, Dr. Liu was awarded the University of Rochester Neuroscience Postdoctoral Fellowship, highlighting his significant contributions to the field of neuroscience. His dedication to understanding mental health disorders was further recognized in 2019 when he received the University of Rochester Schizophrenia Fellowship, supporting his research into the underlying mechanisms of schizophrenia.

Top Notable Publications

Shen, Z., Li, M., He, F., Chen, L., Liu, Z., Zheng, H., Xiong, F. (2023). Intravenous administration of an AAV9 vector ubiquitously expressing C1orf194 gene improved CMT-like neuropathy in C1orf194-/- mice. Neurotherapeutics. PMID: 37843769.

Liu, Z., Osipovitch, M., Benraiss, A., Huynh, N.P.T., Foti, R., Bates, J., Chandler-Militello, D., Findling, R.L., Tesar, P.J., Nedergaard, M., Windrem, M.S., Goldman, S.A. (2019). Dysregulated Glial Differentiation in Schizophrenia May Be Relieved by Suppression of SMAD4- and REST-Dependent Signaling. Cell Reports, 27(13), 3832-3843.

Windrem, M.S., Osipovitch, M., Liu, Z., Bates, J., Chandler-Militello, D., Miller, R.H., Nedergaard, M., Findling, R.L., Tesar, P.J., Goldman, S.A. (2017). Human iPSC Glial Mouse Chimeras Reveal Glial Contributions to Schizophrenia. Cell Stem Cell, 21(2), 195-208. PMID: 28736215.

Goldman, S.A., Liu, Z., Osipovitch, M. Methods of treating schizophrenia and other neuropsychiatric disorders. US Patent App. 17/254, 008.

Azpurua, J., Yang, J.N., Van Meter, M., Liu, Z., Kim, J., Gorbunova, V., Seluanov, A. (2013). IGF1R levels in the brain negatively correlate with longevity in 16 rodent species. Aging, 5(4), 304-314. PMID: 23651613.

Li, G., Xu, Y., Guan, D., Liu, Z., Liu, D.X. (2011). HSP70 protein promotes survival of C6 and U87 glioma cells by inhibition of ATF5 degradation. The Journal of Biological Chemistry, 286(23), 20251-20259. PMID: 21521685.

Liu, Z., Xu, Y.F., Feng, S.W., Li, Y., Yao, X.L., Lu, X.L., Zhang, C. (2009). Baculovirus-transduced mouse amniotic fluid-derived stem cells maintain differentiation potential. Annals of Hematology, 88(6), 565-572. PMID: 19066893.

Xu, Y., Liu, L., Li, Y., Zhou, C., Xiong, F., Liu, Z., Gu, R., Zhang, C. (2008). Myelin-forming ability of Schwann cell-like cells induced from rat adipose-derived stem cells in vitro. Brain Research, 1239(6), 49-55. PMID: 18804456.

Feng, S.W., Lu, X.L., Liu, Z., Zhang, Y.N., Liu, T.Y., Li, J.L., Yu, M.J., Zeng, Y., Zhang, C. (2008). Dynamic distribution of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cells and change of pathology after infusing into mdx mice. Cytotherapy, 10(3), 254-264. PMID: 18418771.

Li, Y., Zhang, C., Xiong, F., Yu, M.J., Peng, F.L., Shang, Y.C., Zhao, C.P., Xu, Y.F., Liu, Z., Zhou, C. (2008). Comparative study of mesenchymal stem cells from C57BL/10 and mdx mice. BMC Molecular and Cell Biology, 19(10), 9-24. PMID: 18489762.

Xu, Y., Liu, Z. (co-first author), Liu, L., Zhao, C., Xiong, F., Zhou, C., Li, Y., Zhang, C. (2008). Neurospheres from rat adipose-derived stem cells could be induced into functional Schwann cell-like cells in vitro. BMC Neuroscience, 12(10), 9-21. PMID: 18269732.

Zhengshan Liu | Experimental Methods | Best Researcher Award

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