Prof. Dr. Zhengqi Li | Oncology | Young Scientist Award

Attending at China-Japan Friendship Hospital, China

Dr. Li Zhengqi is a highly accomplished physician and clinical researcher specializing in gastrointestinal oncology and metabolic/bariatric surgery. With extensive clinical experience in advanced endoscopic procedures and laparoscopic surgeries, he is currently serving at the China-Japan Friendship Hospital. Dr. Li has a solid academic background, including a Master-Doctorate combined degree from Peking Union Medical College – Tsinghua University. His research spans early cancer detection, gastrointestinal endoscopy, and obesity-related interventions, with numerous publications and patents to his name.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

• Undergraduate Degree
  Zhengzhou University (Aug 2011 – Jul 2016)

  • First Prize, Zhengzhou University Outstanding Student Scholarship

  • Outstanding Graduate Award (2016)

  • First Prize, Henan Province College Student Science & Technology Competition

• Graduate Degree
  Peking Union Medical College – Tsinghua University (Aug 2016 – Jun 2022)

  • Combined Master-Doctorate Program in Surgery, Major: Oncology (Gastrointestinal Tumor Endoscopic Treatment)

  • Advisor: Professor Wang Guiqi

  • National Scholarship for Graduate Students (2017)

  • Outstanding Graduate Student (2017, 2018, 2019)

Professional Experience 💼

• Physician – Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Center, General Surgery Dept., China-Japan Friendship Hospital (Aug 2022 – Present)

• Oncology Physician – Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (Aug 2019 – Jun 2022)

• Resident Physician –

  • Cancer Hospital, CAMS (Sep 2018 – Jun 2019)

  • Beijing Hospital (Sep 2016 – Aug 2018)

Certifications & Training:

• Practicing Physician Certificate (2017)

• Intermediate Physician Certificate (2024)

• Beijing Resident Standardized Training (2019)

• Phase II Specialized Oncology Training (2022)

Research Interests 🔬

• Gastrointestinal oncology and endoscopic tumor treatment

• Obesity and metabolic disorder interventions (e.g., bariatric surgery)

• Early cancer screening (esophageal and salivary microbiota)

• Minimally invasive surgical technologies

• Clinical trials for cancer detection and prevention

Research & Academic Contributions

• Clinical Experience:

  • Performed >8,000 gastroscopies and >6,000 colonoscopies

  • Skilled in ESD, EMR, and endoscopic hemostasis

  • Independently conducts laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass procedures

• Publications:

  • 18 SCI-indexed papers (5 in weight loss research; max impact factor: 25.7)

• Principal Investigator:

  • Peking Union Medical College Doctoral Innovation Project

• Academic Conferences:

  • Oral and poster presentations at major Chinese and international endoscopy and obesity congresses (2019–2024)

Patents

1. Utility Model Patent: Transplant Stent and Delivery System (Patent No. ZL 2020 2 0856710.5)

2. Invention Patent: Transplant Stent and Delivery System (Under Review)

Awards and Honors🏆✨

• National Scholarship for Graduate Students (2017)

• Outstanding Graduate Student of PUMC (2017, 2018, 2019)

• Outstanding Graduate of Zhengzhou University (2016)

• Multiple Excellent Poster Awards at national academic conferences

• First Prize in Provincial Science and Technology Competition (Henan)

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Li Zhengqi represents a new generation of clinician-scientists who bridge advanced surgical practice with impactful academic research. His commitment to gastrointestinal oncology, bariatric surgery, and innovative endoscopic techniques—backed by strong academic credentials and numerous accolades—positions him as a rising leader in his field.

Publications 📚

1. 🧠 Esophageal Cancer Detection Trial
   🔬 Multicenter randomized clinical trial on early detection of esophageal cancer
   🏥 Institution: Cancer Hospital, CAMS
   📄 SCI Journal | 📈 Impact Factor: High

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2. 🦠 Salivary and Esophageal Microbiota in Early Cancer Screening
   🧫 Microbiome-based non-invasive screening study
   🧪 Focus: Biomarkers for gastrointestinal cancers
   📄 SCI Journal | 🧪 Experimental Research

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3. ⚖️ Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Outcomes (x5 papers)
   🩺 Endoscopic and surgical interventions for obesity
   📈 Impact Factor: Up to 25.7
   📄 SCI Journal | 🌍 Presented at World Obesity Congress (IFSO 2024)

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4. 🔍 Advanced GI Endoscopic Techniques: ESD & EMR Applications
   🩻 Clinical experience and outcomes from over 14,000 procedures
   🎯 Focus: Minimally invasive tumor resection
   📄 SCI Journal | 🥼 Clinical Research

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5. 🛡️ Endoscopic Hemostasis Innovations
   💡 New methods for managing GI bleeding
   🛠️ Patented techniques integrated into research
   📄 SCI Journal | ⚙️ Linked to Utility Patent

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6. 🧬 Transplant Stent and Delivery System (Patent-Related Study)
   🧪 Invention-based clinical application study
   🔒 Patent No: ZL 2020 2 0856710.5
   📄 SCI Journal (Under review) | 🚀 Translational Research

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