Yuhao Dong | Immunology and Microbiology | Best Scholar Award

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Best Scholar Award

Yuhao Dong
Nanjing Agricultural University, China

                    Yuhao Dong
Affiliation Nanjing Agricultural University
Country China
Scopus ID 56707567500
Documents 41
Citations 796
h-index 14
Subject Area Immunology and Microbiology
Event Global Innovation Technologist Awards

Yuhao Dong is a researcher affiliated with Nanjing Agricultural University, China, whose listed scholarly output includes studies on bacterial virulence, antimicrobial resistance, and microbial systems. His two supplied publications address CRISPR-dependent gene regulation in piscine Streptococcus agalactiae and the TonB system associated with macrolide resistance in Aeromonas hydrophila. These studies provide a basis for describing his research interests in microbial pathogenesis and bacterial resistance mechanisms. The bibliometric figures presented here are supplied profile data and should be checked against the current Scopus record before publication. [1] [2]

Abstract

This article presents a research profile of Yuhao Dong in relation to the Best Scholar Award. The supplied record lists 41 documents, 796 citations, and an h-index of 14. His two identified publications investigate bacterial gene regulation, virulence, and antimicrobial resistance. These topics are relevant to microbiology and infectious disease research. The profile summarizes the available information without treating bibliometric indicators alone as proof of research quality or independently verified award selection.

Keywords

Yuhao Dong; Best Scholar Award; microbiology; bacterial virulence; CRISPR-dependent gene regulation; antimicrobial resistance; Streptococcus agalactiae; Aeromonas hydrophila; research impact.

Introduction

Understanding bacterial pathogenesis and resistance is important for infectious disease research, animal health, and the study of microbial adaptation. Investigations into gene-regulatory systems can help clarify how bacteria maintain virulence, while research on efflux pumps and associated transport systems can inform the study of antimicrobial resistance. Dong’s supplied publications address these complementary questions through studies of bacterial species relevant to piscine and veterinary microbiology. [1] [2]

Research Profile

The supplied profile associates Dong with Nanjing Agricultural University in China and identifies Immunology and Microbiology as the subject area. His listed bibliometric indicators—41 documents, 796 citations, and an h-index of 14—offer quantitative measures of recorded publication and citation activity. Their interpretation depends on database coverage, profile accuracy, publication dates, and citation practices within the relevant discipline. [3]

Research Contributions

The 2021 study on piscine Streptococcus agalactiae examines CRISPR-dependent endogenous gene regulation in relation to bacterial virulence. The second study investigates the TonB system in Aeromonas hydrophila NJ-35 and its role in MacA2B2 efflux pump-mediated macrolide resistance. Together, these publications indicate research engagement with molecular mechanisms underlying bacterial pathogenicity and drug resistance. Specific experimental findings should be interpreted in the context of each full paper. [1] [2]

Publications

  1. Dong, Y. et al. (2021). “CRISPR-dependent endogenous gene regulation is required for virulence in piscine Streptococcus agalactiae.” Emerging Microbes & Infections, 10(1), 2113–2124. [1]
  2. Dong, Y. et al. (2021). “The TonB system in Aeromonas hydrophila NJ-35 is essential for MacA2B2 efflux pump-mediated macrolide resistance.” Veterinary Research, 52(1), article 63. [2]

These entries are based on the bibliographic details supplied for this article. DOI identifiers have not been independently established here and are therefore not inferred.

Research Impact

The supplied citation count and h-index suggest that Dong’s publications have received measurable scholarly attention. Citation indicators, however, vary with time and database coverage and do not independently establish the originality, reproducibility, or practical significance of individual findings. A fuller assessment would consider publication quality, methodological rigor, research contributions, collaboration, and the influence of the work on subsequent studies.

Award Suitability

The Best Scholar Award profile can present Dong’s documented research topics, publication record, and bibliometric indicators as information relevant to scholarly recognition. A fair assessment by the Global Innovation Technologist Awards should additionally verify the researcher’s identity, institutional affiliation, publication records, and eligibility against the award’s published criteria. This profile does not assert that an award has been formally granted.

Conclusion

Yuhao Dong’s supplied publication record highlights research into bacterial virulence and antimicrobial resistance. His reported bibliometric indicators provide context for reviewing his scholarly activity, while the two identified papers offer specific examples of his research interests. Verification of the underlying records and assessment of the scientific contributions remain important steps in preparing a complete award profile.

References

    1. Dong, Y. et al. (2021). “CRISPR-dependent endogenous gene regulation is required for virulence in piscine Streptococcus agalactiae.” Emerging Microbes & Infections, 10(1), 2113–2124. Bibliographic details supplied for this profile.
    2. Dong, Y. et al. (2021). “The TonB system in Aeromonas hydrophila NJ-35 is essential for MacA2B2 efflux pump-mediated macrolide resistance.” Veterinary Research, 52(1), article 63. Bibliographic details supplied for this profile.
    3. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Yuhao Dong, Author ID 56707567500. Scopus. Bibliometric figures in this article are based on the supplied profile data and should be confirmed against the current record.
      https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56707567500
    4. Global Innovation Technologist Awards. (n.d.). Official award website. Award information and eligibility criteria should be verified on the official website.
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Dongwen Wu | Immunology | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dongwen Wu | Immunology | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Central South University, China

Dr. Dongwen Wu has made impactful contributions in the fields of immunology and gastroenterology, with a total of 30 peer-reviewed publications, including 9 as first or corresponding author. His research has been cited 479 times, earning him an h-index of 12 and an i10-index of 14. His work has appeared in top-tier journals such as Nature Immunology, Science Immunology, and Journal of Experimental Medicine, and has been cited in Nature Reviews Immunology, Science, and Immunity. Dr. Wu’s research focuses on immune cell regulation, mucosal immunity, and the metabolic reprogramming of stromal and immune cells, with applications in inflammation, autoimmunity, and gastrointestinal disorders.

Publication Profile

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Educational Background 

  1. Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

    • Focus: Clinical Medicine

  2. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

    • Institution: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA

    • Field: Likely Immunology or Biomedical Sciences, inferred from research focus and departmental affiliations.

    • Research Focus: Cytokine biology, Th17 cells, mucosal immunity, IL-17 signaling, immune system memory, and fibroblastic reticular cells.

Professional Experience 

  • 2024–2025 – Academic Evaluator, BIOMS 6250, Cornell University

  • 2025–2027 – Appointed Peer Reviewer, International Journal of Gastroenterology (1 of 18 reviewers selected)

  • 2023 – Peer Reviewer, Scientific Reports (PMID: 37635176)

  • 2023 – Peer Reviewer, BMC Cancer (PMID: 37507682)

Dr. Wu has demonstrated leadership and recognition in his field through academic teaching and active peer-review service for internationally recognized journals.

Research Interests 

  • IL-17 signaling and fibroblastic reticular cell (FRC) biology

  • Mucosal immunity and stromal cell–immune cell interactions

  • Metabolic reprogramming in immune and stromal cells

  • Pathogenic Th17 cell function and noncanonical STAT3 activity

  • Dietary impact on immune training and gut inflammation

  • Immunological biomarkers in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and cancer

Professional Memberships

  • Member, International Cytokine and Interferon Society (ICIS)

  • Member, American Association of Immunologists (AAI)

  • Member, Youth Scientific Research Club, IBD Committee, Chinese Society of Gastroenterology

Conclusion 

Dr. Dongwen Wu is a distinguished physician-scientist whose multidisciplinary work bridges immunology, gastroenterology, and metabolic research. With high-impact publications and ongoing roles in academic evaluation and peer review, Dr. Wu has established himself as a valuable contributor to the biomedical research community. His insights into stromal–immune interactions and immune training by diet represent novel directions in inflammation and mucosal immunology.

Publications 

  • Wu, D.W., Wang, X., Yang, X., Gu, L., McGeachy, M.J., & Liu, X. (2023).
    Temporary consumption of western diet trains the immune system to reduce future gut inflammation.
    iScience, 26(6), 106915. PMID: 37305694

  • Zhou, J., Cai, T., Wu, D.W., Chen, X., & Wang, F. (2023).
    The role of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration/biopsy in the diagnosis of mediastinal lesions.
    Frontiers in Surgery, 9, 1065070. PMID: 36684177

  • Wu, D.W., Poholek, C.H., Majumder, S., Liu, Q., Revu, S.K., Mohib, K., … & McGeachy, M.J. (2021).
    IL-17–dependent fibroblastic reticular cell training boosts tissue protective mucosal immunity through IL-10–producing B cells.
    Science Immunology, 6(66), eaao3669. PMID: 34919443

  • Xiao, Y.#, Wu, D.W.#, Shi, X.#, Liu, S.#, Hu, X., Zhou, C., … & Chen, M. (2021).
    High Child-Pugh and CRUB65 scores predict mortality of decompensated cirrhosis patients with COVID-19: A 23-center, retrospective study.
    Virulence, 12(1), 1199–1208. PMID: 33870852

  • Zhou, C., Wu, D.W., Jawale, C., Li, Y., Biswas, P.S., McGeachy, M.J., & Gaffen, S.L. (2021).
    Divergent functions of IL-17-family cytokines in DSS colitis: Insights from a naturally-occurring human mutation in IL-17F.
    Cytokine, 148, 155715. PMID: 34587561

  • Poholek, C.H., Raphael, I., Wu, D.W., Revu, S., Rittenhouse, N., Uche, U.U., … & McGeachy, M.J. (2020).
    Noncanonical STAT3 activity sustains pathogenic Th17 proliferation and cytokine response to antigen.
    Journal of Experimental Medicine, 217(10). PMID: 32697822

  • Xiao, Y., Shi, X., She, Q., Chen, Q., Pan, H., Zhang, J., Liu, X.J., Wu, H.Y., Jin, W.F., Ke, G., Liu, S.Z., Li, J., Zhou, J., Wu, D.W., … & Chen, M. (2020).
    Exploration of turn-positive RT-PCR results and factors related to treatment outcome in COVID-19: A retrospective cohort study.
    Virulence, 11(1), 1250–1256. PMID: 32921249

  • Majumder, S., Amatya, N., Revu, S., Jawale, C.V., Wu, D.W., Rittenhouse, N., … & McGeachy, M.J. (2019).
    IL-17 metabolically reprograms activated fibroblastic reticular cells for proliferation and survival.
    Nature Immunology, 20(5), 534–545. PMID: 30962593

  • Lin, J., Tan, H., Nie, Y., Wu, D.W., Zheng, W., Lin, W., … & Chen, T. (2019).
    Krüppel‐like factor 2 inhibits hepatocarcinogenesis through negative regulation of the Hedgehog pathway.
    Cancer Science, 110(4), 1220–1231. PMID: 30719823

  • Deng, G., Li, H., Zeng, F., Chen, L., Li, H., Wu, D.W., … & Wang, Z. (2019).
    Pringle maneuver versus hemihepatic blood flow occlusion during hepatectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, 12(1), 11–25.

  • Zhang, K., Tian, J., He, Z., Sun, W., Pekbay, B., Lin, Y., Wu, W.D., … & Zhang, L. (2018).
    Validation of the Chinese version of EORTC QLQ‐BN 20 for patients with brain cancer.
    European Journal of Cancer Care, 27(2), e12832. PMID: 29461664

  • Wu, D.W.* Li, Y., & Wang, F. (2017).
    How long can we store blood samples: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    EBioMedicine, 24, 277–285. PMID: 28965875

  • Li, H.#, Wu, D.W.#, Shi, S., Xu, Y., Wei, L., Liu, J., & Liu, Y. (2017).
    Expression and clinical significance of CD147 in renal cell carcinoma: a meta-analysis.
    Oncotarget, 8(31), 51331. PMID: 28881651

  • Li, H.#, Jiang, C.#, Wu, D.W.#, Shi, S., Liao, M., Wang, J., … & Xu, Z. (2017).
    The prognostic and clinicopathologic characteristics of CD147 and esophagus cancer: A meta-analysis.
    PLoS ONE, 12(7), e0180271. PMID: 28700599

  • Zhang, Z.#, Zhang, X.#, Wei, L.#, Lin, Y.#, Wu, D.W.#, Xie, S., … & Zhang, L. (2017).
    Questionnaire to assess quality of life in patients with breast cancer – validation of the Chinese version of the EORTC QLQ-BR 53.
    The Breast, 32, 87–92. PMID: 28068605