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Dr. Hongwei Yao's research interests focus on oxidative stress, inflammation, cellular senescence, mitochondrial dysfunction, and metabolic reprogramming in chronic lung diseases. His work encompasses both neonatal bronchopulmonary dysplasia and adult chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He has authored numerous publications in esteemed peer-reviewed journals and book chapters, and has served as a member on several panels for federal grant study sections, including the NIH and MRC. Dr. Yao is an Associate Editor for Respiratory Research and has been active on editorial boards for various international journals, including the American Journal of Physiology - Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology. His research efforts have been supported by significant grants, such as those aimed at understanding the metabolic mechanisms underlying bronchopulmonary dysplasia-associated pulmonary hypertension. He employs innovative approaches like gene knockout/transgenic mice and metabolic assays in his studies. His contributions lay a robust foundation for clinical trials addressing treatments for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Brown University • Providence, RI
Conducting research and teaching in the fields of medicine and molecular biology.
Department: Department of Economics