Dr. Xiaolei Hu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Xiaolei Hu is an Associate Professor and Senior Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine at Umeå University, where he has a significant clinical and academic background. Trained as a physician initially in China, he earned his PhD in 2003 at Umeå University, presenting a doctoral thesis focused on apoptotic and necrotic cell death in stroke models. Post-doctoral research emphasized neuroplasticity within enriched environmental contexts. Dr. Hu is deeply embedded in clinical practice, being a consultant physician and responsible for overseeing multidisciplinary research teams dedicated to stroke rehabilitation and its various facets. He has played a crucial role in leading projects aimed at enhancing rehabilitation practices, such as evaluating the effectiveness of digital tools like Rehabkompassen®. His extensive contributions to academia also include serving as an editor for various journals and holding key positions in national and international societies for rehabilitation medicine. His research interests include stroke rehabilitation, cognitive recovery, and implementation of evidence-based practices, reflecting his commitment to bridging research and clinical application. Hu's work has been recognized with numerous awards and grants, facilitating his research endeavors aimed at improving rehabilitation outcomes for patients with neurological disabilities.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Associate Professor in Rehabilitation Medicine, teaching and conducting research.

Senior Consultant

2017-01-01 — Present

University Hospital Umeå • Umeå, Sweden

Senior Consultant Physician specializing in Rehabilitation Medicine, leading multidisciplinary teams.

Awards

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ACRM Fellow

2022-01-01
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Top 20 Venture Cup

2017-01-01
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Innovation Award

2017-01-01

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.