Dr. Lu Wang is a dedicated clinician and postdoctoral researcher specializing in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with a focus on acupuncture and its applications in treating neurological and internal medical conditions. He earned his Doctorate in Internal Medicine of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and has extensive experience conducting research on cognitive improvement in Alzheimer’s disease through electro-acupuncture therapy. Currently, he is affiliated with the School of Chinese Medicine at the University of Hong Kong, where he explores the molecular mechanisms of TCM therapies for dementia and depression. Dr. Wang is an active member of several professional committees in TCM and has received multiple accolades, including the China National Scholarship and the Yong Investigator Award. His research has been published in high-impact journals, reflecting his commitment to integrating traditional and modern medical practices.
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Summary of Suitability for the Award
Lu Wang exemplifies the qualities of a leading researcher through his extensive educational background, impactful research, and dedication to the integration of traditional and modern medical practices. His commitment to advancing the understanding of traditional Chinese medicine, particularly in the realm of neurodegenerative diseases, positions him as an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His accomplishments not only reflect personal excellence but also contribute significantly to the advancement of knowledge and practice in the field.
đEducation:
Dr. Lu Wang holds an extensive educational background in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). He earned his Doctorate in Internal Medicine of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SEP 2018 – JUL 2021). Prior to that, he completed his Master’s in Acupuncture and Moxibustion at the same university (SEP 2014 – JUL 2017) and his Bachelor’s in Acupuncture and Moxibustion (SEP 2009 – JUL 2014).
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Dr. Wang has significant clinical and research experience in the field of TCM. He has been a clinician and postdoctoral researcher at The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University since JUL 2021, focusing on outpatient care for neurological and various internal medical conditions, particularly utilizing acupuncture and Chinese herbal prescriptions. Additionally, he has conducted scientific research on cognitive improvement in Alzheimer’s disease through electro-acupuncture therapy. Currently, he is a postdoctoral researcher at the School of Chinese Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong (SEP 2024 – present), where he investigates TCM therapies for dementia and depression.
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Awards and Certifications:
Dr. Lu Wang has received several prestigious awards and certifications that highlight his expertise in Traditional Chinese Medicine. He was honored with the China National Scholarship for two consecutive years (2018-2019; 2019-2020) and achieved third place for the Yong Investigator Award at the 2023 CASNMMI. Additionally, he holds the Qualification Certificate of Traditional Chinese Medicine Attending Physician obtained in 2020, as well as the Practicing Physician of Traditional Chinese Medicine certification awarded in 2017. Dr. Wang also completed the Qualified Resident Physician Standardized Training in 2017 and possesses the Qualification Certificate of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practicing Physician, which he received in 2015. These accolades reflect his dedication and significant contributions to the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Publication Top Notes:
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Effectiveness of electroâacupuncture for cognitive improvement on Alzheimer’s disease quantified via PET imaging of sphingosineâ1âphosphate receptor 1
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Molecular Imaging of Sphingosine-1-phosphate Receptor 1 via PET Tracer [18F]-TZ4877 in Response to Electro-puncture Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease
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Molecular Nuclear Medicinal Imaging in the Translation of Traditional Chinese Medicine