Dr. Xuming Zhang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Xuming Zhang is an Associate Professor at the University of Warwick, specializing in the molecular and cellular mechanisms of pain. With a Ph.D. from Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China, he has undergone extensive postdoctoral training at the University of Cambridge. Before joining Warwick in 2022, he held lectureships at the University of Aberdeen and Aston University. His research focuses on understanding pain signals generated and transmitted to the brain, exploring areas such as acute and chronic pain mechanisms. He investigates the role of ion channels and signaling molecules in pain pathways altered by inflammation and nerve injury, aiming to identify novel therapeutic targets for chronic pain management. He is a member of the International Association for the Study of Pain and the British Neuroscience Association, contributing to multiple high-impact publications that elucidate the complex biology of pain pathways and their modulation.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Warwick • Coventry, England

Conducting research and teaching in the Department of Life Sciences, focusing on pain mechanisms.

Lecturer

2018-01-01 — 2021-12-31

University of Aberdeen • Aberdeen, Scotland

Taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses in biology with a focus on neurobiology.

Lecturer

2016-01-01 — 2017-12-31

Aston University • Birmingham, England

Delivered lectures and conducted research on pain signaling.

Awards

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MRC Resubmission: Discovery Mechanism of Action Novel Analgesics Based on Galpha-selective Adenosine A1 Receptor Agonists

2025-01-01

Patents

Regulation of Pathological Pain Neuronal TRPM2 Channels

2022-01-01

Research focused on the modulation of pain pathways through TRPM2 channels.

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.