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Dr. Guangju Zhai is a University Research Professor in the Division of Biomedical Sciences at Memorial University of Newfoundland. He obtained his PhD in Medicine from the University of Tasmania in 2005 and an MSc in Genetic Epidemiology from Erasmus University Rotterdam in 2002. His research primarily focuses on population-based genetic epidemiological studies, emphasizing the application of genomics and metabolomics to identify novel genetic and metabolic markers for osteoarthritis. Dr. Zhai is also investigating the genetic structure of isolated populations within Newfoundland and Labrador, utilizing genome-wide genotype data for effective genetic mapping. He collaborates with other researchers on epigenomics and metabolomics approaches related to complex traits, including diabetes, obesity, colorectal cancer, and ankylosing spondylitis. He has received significant funding from agencies such as the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Arthritis Society. Dr. Zhai has held several prestigious academic positions, including a Senior Honorary Research Fellow at King's College London, and he is actively involved in mentoring students and leading research projects.
Memorial University of Newfoundland • St. John's, NL, Canada
Leading research in Human Genetics & Genomics in the Faculty of Medicine.
Memorial University of Newfoundland • St. John's, NL, Canada
Educating students and conducting research in Human Genetics & Genomics.
Memorial University of Newfoundland • St. John's, NL, Canada
Instructing students in the Discipline of Genetics.
King’s College London • London, UK
Conducting collaborative research in genetic epidemiology.
Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute • Halifax, Canada
Researching genetic factors in cancer.
King’s College London • London, UK
Conducted postdoctoral research in genetic epidemiology.
Menzies Research Institute, University of Tasmania • Tasmania, Australia
Engaged in postdoctoral research in genetic studies.
Department of Business Administration (MBA program)