Dr. Xueping Qi | Allergy | Best Researcher Award
Associate Chief Physicians at Shanxi Medical University | China
Dr. Xueping Qi is an accomplished medical researcher and associate chief physician at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, specializing in the field of allergy and immunology with a focus on the neuroimmune mechanisms underlying allergic rhinitis. She earned her doctoral degree in medicine and built a strong academic foundation as a chief resident physician before advancing into her current leadership role. Her research expertise has been recognized through competitive funding support, including the Youth Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Provincial Natural Science Foundation Project, which have enabled her to pursue innovative investigations in her field. Dr. Qi has made significant contributions to understanding the intricate relationship between the nervous system and immune responses in airway hyperresponsiveness diseases, particularly by studying the role of dendritic cells in activating type 2 innate lymphoid cells via the neuromedin U and neuromedin U receptor 1 signaling pathway. She has authored ten peer-reviewed articles in high-impact international journals indexed in SCI, contributing to the global scientific discourse on allergic diseases. Her scholarly work has been cited 23 times across 21 documents, reflecting an h-index of 3, which underscores both the relevance and growing influence of her research within the scientific community. In addition to research, she actively participates in professional organizations, serving as a member of the Allergy Science Branch of the China International Association for Medical and Health Care Exchange and the Allergy Professional Committee of the Shanxi Health Association, which provide platforms for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and advancing medical practice. Furthermore, Dr. Qi has demonstrated innovation through patents, with two items published or in process, underscoring her ability to translate scientific insights into potential clinical applications. Her career trajectory reflects a balance of academic excellence, impactful research, and professional service, establishing her as a dedicated young scientist with strong potential for continued leadership in medical science.
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Featured Publications
Qi, X. (2025). Neuromedin U activation of group 2 innate lymphocytes exacerbates local inflammation of nasal mucosa in allergic rhinitis. Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research. Advance online publication.