Hongzhou LU | Host Genetics | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Hongzhou LU | Host Genetics | Research Excellence Award

Shenzhen Third People's Hospital | China

Prof. Lu Hongzhou is a distinguished clinician–scientist and leader in infectious diseases, currently serving as Director of Shenzhen Third People’s Hospital (Second Hospital Affiliated to Southern University of Science and Technology), Director of the National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Deputy Dean of the Medical School of Southern University of Science and Technology, and Full Professor of Internal Medicine. He received his MBBS from Bengbu Medical College and PhD in Internal Medicine from Shanghai Medical University, and completed postdoctoral training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, USA. Prof. Lu has dedicated over three decades to clinical practice, education, and research in infectious diseases, with major contributions to HIV/AIDS functional cure, emerging and re-emerging infections, rational antibiotic use, and severe respiratory and CNS infections. He has published over 500 peer-reviewed papers in leading journals including NEJM, Nature, and Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy, authored 15 books, holds 15 patents, and has led more than 60 major research grants. Recognized globally, he is a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology, listed among Stanford University’s World’s Top 2% Scientists (2021–2024), and ranked in the top 0.05% scholars worldwide by ScholarGPS. Prof. Lu holds key advisory roles with the World Health Organization and national health authorities, has led responses to major public health emergencies including COVID-19 and Mpox, and is Editor-in-Chief of iLABMED. His work has been honored with numerous national and international awards for scientific, clinical, and public health excellence.

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Yongqing Dong | Genetic Diseases | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yongqing Dong | Genetic Diseases | Best Researcher Award

Tianjin University | China

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📖 BIOGRAPHY OF YONGQING DONG

🎓 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Yongqing Dong’s academic journey began with a focus on social development and public policy, eventually expanding into interdisciplinary fields like labor migration, child development, and health care. His commitment to understanding social dynamics in rural and urban China has laid the groundwork for his distinguished career.

💼 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

  • 2023–Present: Associate Professor, College of Management and Economics, Tianjin University
  • 2018–2023: Assistant Professor, College of Management and Economics, Tianjin University

Dong has cultivated an academic environment that merges policy analysis with real-world applications, fostering innovation and practical solutions to societal challenges.

🔬 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON GENETIC DISEASES

Yongqing Dong's research investigates pressing social issues, such as the effects of labor migration on children’s development and healthcare accessibility. His research areas include:

  • Primary Focus: Social development and public policy
  • Secondary Focus:
    • Labor migration and its societal impacts
    • Child development in rural and urban settings
    • Innovations in healthcare systems

His landmark study, "The Long-Term Effect of Parental Migration on the Human Capital Accumulation of Children: Evidence from Rural China," supported by the Humanity and Social Science Youth Foundation of the Ministry of Education of China, underscores his dedication to advancing public knowledge.

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Dong's insights into labor migration and its influence on family dynamics have shaped discussions among policymakers and scholars. His work on child development provides critical perspectives for improving education and healthcare systems, particularly in rural China.

📚 ACADEMIC CITATIONS

Yongqing Dong’s scholarship has been recognized in highly regarded journals, including:

  • Social Forces
  • China Economic Review
  • Journal of Family Studies
  • Economic Analysis and Policy

Additionally, he contributes as a referee to prominent journals, influencing academic discourse on economics and public health.

🏅 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

As an active member of professional associations like the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (China Section) and the Chinese Economist Society, Yongqing Dong is at the forefront of economic and policy research. His future endeavors will likely further explore how social policies can mitigate inequalities and foster development in underprivileged regions.

Through teaching, mentorship, and groundbreaking research, Dong is shaping the next generation of policymakers and scholars.

🗣️ LANGUAGES

  • English: Professional working proficiency
  • Mandarin: Native

This biography celebrates Yongqing Dong's commitment to addressing the complexities of societal development through rigorous research and impactful teaching. 🌟

📑 NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS 

"The Divergence of Inequality in Healthcare Utilization Between Poor- and Rich-Medical Resource Regions: Evidence from the Middle-Aged and Older Adults in China

  • Authors: Fang, Y. , Fu, L. , Xu, Y. , Dong, Y.
  • Journal: Social Indicators Research
  • Year: 2024

"Mediating Effects of Information Access on Internet Use and Multidimensional Health Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults: Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study

  • Authors: Fu, L. , Liu, C. , Dong, Y. , Li, D. , Di, K.
  • Journal: Journal of Medical Internet Research
  • Year: 2024

"How does information and communication technology promote tourism development? Evidence from the e-commerce pilot city policy in China

  • Authors: Fu, L. , Yang, J. , Dong, Y. , Pei, T.
  • Journal: Tourism Economics
  • Year: 2024

"The healthcare inequality among middle-aged and older adults in China: a comparative analysis between the full samples and the homogeneous population

  • Authors: Fu, L. , Fang, Y. , Dong, Y.
  • Journal: Health Economics Review
  • Year: 2022

"The Health Inequality of Children in China: A Regression-Based Decomposition Analysis

  • Authors: Dong, Y. , Deng, Q. , Li, S.
  • Journal: Child Indicators Research
  • Year: 2022