Dr. Lin Zhu is a postdoctoral researcher and attending doctor at the Radiology Department of Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University. Her research is centered on radiology and oncology, with a particular emphasis on tumorigenicity, advanced imaging technologies, AI-assisted diagnostic imaging, quantitative image analysis, and molecular nanoimaging in the context of tumor microenvironments. She has published 9 first-author SCI papers and has served as principal investigator (PI) on four funded research projects.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

• Doctor of Medicine (Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology)
  Heidelberg University Clinic, Heidelberg University, Germany
  Sept. 2018 – Feb. 2022
  Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Mark O. Wielpütz MHBA and Prof. Hans-Ulrich Kauczor

• Master of Medicine (Medical Imaging and Nuclear Medicine)
  Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
  Sept. 2013 – June 2016
  Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Hong Yu

• Bachelor of Medicine (Medical Imaging)
  School of Medicine, Southeast University, China
  Sept. 2007 – June 2012

Professional Experience 💼

• Postdoctoral Researcher
  Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, China
  Feb. 2022 – Present

• Training Radiologist
  Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, China
  Aug. 2016 – July 2018

• Training Radiologist
  The Fifth People’s Hospital of Shanghai, Fudan University, China
  July 2012 – July 2013

• Clinical Practice (Internship)
  Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University, China
  June 2011 – June 2012

Research Interests 🔬

• Tumorigenicity and tumor microenvironment

• Advanced and AI-assisted imaging techniques

• Quantitative imaging analysis

• Molecular nanoimaging for cancer diagnostics

• Multimodal radiological imaging for lung cancer and lymphoma

• Imaging biomarkers in oncology

Awards and Honors🏆✨

While specific named awards are not listed, notable professional achievements include:

• Published 9 SCI-indexed papers as first author

• Principal Investigator of 4 research projects

• Speaker at major international conferences, including:

  • European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2018 & 2020

  • Chinese Congress of Radiology (CCR) 2016 & 2022

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Lin Zhu exemplifies a dynamic and highly accomplished medical imaging expert with extensive international research and clinical experience. Her multidisciplinary approach, combining diagnostic radiology with molecular imaging and artificial intelligence, positions her as a leading researcher in the field of thoracic oncology imaging. Her work bridges foundational biological research with state-of-the-art diagnostic practices, contributing meaningfully to advancements in precision medicine and personalized cancer care.

Publications 📚

1. 🐭 µCT in Muco-obstructive Lung Disease
   Zhu L., et al.
   American Journal of Physiology – Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology, 2022, 322(3):L401–L411.
   🔬 Topic: Neutrophil elastase in mouse lung disease

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2. 🫁 MRI vs. CT for Lung Nodule Detection in COPD
   Li Q, Zhu L, et al.
   Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging, 2023, 5(2):e220176.
   🧠 Topic: MRI as a diagnostic tool compared to CT

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3. 🧬 miR-629 & Lung Cancer Tumorigenesis
   Zhu L, et al.
   Cancer Biomarkers, 2020.
   🧪 Topic: PI3K/AKT pathway & FOXO1 targeting

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4. 🦠 Primary Pulmonary Lymphoepithelial Carcinoma
   Nie K, Zhu L, et al.
   Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2023.
   🩺 Topic: Rare lung cancer subtype prognosis

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5. 🧫 RasGRP4 in Lymphoma Growth
   Zhu L, et al.
   Cell Communication and Signaling, 2019, 17(1), 92.
   🔬 Topic: Oncogene role in B-cell lymphoma

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6. 🧬 miR-101 and Pancreatic Cancer Suppression
   Zhu L, et al.
   Cancer Biomarkers, 2018, 23(2):301–309.
   🧠 Topic: STMN1 targeting to suppress proliferation

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7. 🩻 Ultrasound/CT + CA125 for Ovarian Tumors
   Zhu L, et al.
   Minerva Medica, 2018, 109(6):489–491.
   🧪 Topic: Combined diagnostic method

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8. 📊 TIMP-2 Expression in Lung Cancer
   Zhu L, et al.
   PLOS ONE, 2015, 10(4):e0124230.
   🔍 Topic: Meta-analysis on tumor prognosis

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9. 🔬 PET/CT in Small Cell Lung Cancer
   Nie K, Zhu L, et al.
   J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol, 2019, 63(1):84–93

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10. 💉 Serum Angiopoietin-Like Protein 2 as Biomarker
    Chen Y, Zhu L, et al.
    Clin Lab, 2017, 63(1):59–65

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11. 🧠 CT Phenotyping in Pulmonary Lymphoma
    Chen Y, Zhu L, et al.
    J Thorac Dis, 2018, 10(11):6040–6049

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12. 🐭 µCT Monitoring of Neutrophil Elastase Deficiency
    Zhu L, et al.
    ECR 2020 – Book of Abstracts, Insights Imaging, 2020, 11(Suppl 1):34

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13. 🧠 Lung Cancer Imaging & Treatment Methods
    Zhu L, et al.
    Int. J. Med. Radiology, 2018, 41(06):641–645

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14. 🧬 String Beads Sign in Small Cell Lung Cancer
    Xiao YX, Zhu L, et al.
    Journal of Practical Radiology, 2016
    🧠 DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-1671.2016.01.001

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15. 🫁 CT Signs of Peripheral Small Cell Lung Cancer
    Xiao YX, Zhu L, et al.
    Journal of Practical Radiology, 2016
    🩻 DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-1671.2016.01.001

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