Dr. Yuqi Cui | Metabolic syndrome | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Yuqi Cui has an extensive and robust educational background in medicine and research. He completed his Bachelor of Medicine in Clinical Medicine from a university in China (2003-2009). Dr. Cui then pursued a Residency in Internal Medicine at Shandong Provincial Hospital, China (2015-2017), where he gained clinical knowledge and specialized in areas such as metabolic syndrome, air pollution, and bone marrow stem cells. Following his residency, he conducted research as a Postdoctoral Researcher at The Ohio State University’s Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute (2014-2015), focusing on metabolic syndrome, air pollution, and their effects on cardiovascular health. Dr. Cui further honed his expertise during a Postdoctoral Researcher position at Shandong Provincial Hospital (2017), where he continued research in related fields. In addition to his research training, he completed a Geriatric Fellowship at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences (2023-2024), where he worked in various clinical settings, including outpatient care, rehab, and primary care. Currently, Dr. Cui is a Resident Physician in Internal Medicine at St. Bernard Medical Center, Jonesboro, AR (2024-2027), and also serves as an Adjunct Faculty Member at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, focusing on research concerning air pollution and cardiovascular diseases.

Work Experience 💼:

Dr. Yuqi Cui has accumulated extensive experience in both clinical practice and medical research. He began his career with a Residency in Internal Medicine at Shandong Provincial Hospital (2015-2017), where he developed expertise in metabolic syndrome, air pollution, and bone marrow stem cells. Dr. Cui then advanced his research career as a Postdoctoral Researcher at The Ohio State University’s Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute (2014-2015), focusing on the intersection of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular health. He further enhanced his clinical and research skills during his Postdoctoral Researcher position at Shandong Provincial Hospital (2017), where he continued his investigations into metabolic syndrome and air pollution. Dr. Cui broadened his clinical expertise by completing a Geriatric Fellowship at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences (2023-2024), working across various settings, including outpatient clinics, geropsychiatry, and palliative care. Currently, he serves as a Resident Physician at St. Bernard Medical Center, Jonesboro, AR (2024-2027), where he applies his knowledge of internal medicine in a clinical setting. Additionally, he holds an Adjunct Faculty position at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, contributing to research on air pollution and cardiovascular diseases.

Awards and Honors 🏆

Dr. Yuqi Cui has received numerous accolades recognizing his contributions to the medical and scientific communities. He was honored with Travel Awards for attending prestigious conferences, including the ANACP Annual Conference in Chicago, IL (September 2024), where he was awarded $500, and the CNAHA Annual Conference in Seattle, WA (September 2023), where he received $1000. In addition to these awards, Dr. Cui has been recognized for his excellence in academic publishing, earning the Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing from Spandidos Publications in 2017, 2018, and 2021. These awards reflect his ongoing dedication to advancing medical research, particularly in the areas of cardiovascular diseases and environmental health.

Research Interests:

Dr. Yuqi Cui’s research interests focus on the intersection of air pollution and cardiovascular diseases, with a particular emphasis on metabolic syndrome and its related complications. His work explores how environmental factors, specifically air pollution, contribute to cardiovascular health deterioration, particularly through mechanisms involving bone marrow stem cells and endothelial function. Dr. Cui has researched how peptides like 5F can promote the differentiation of bone marrow stem cells into endothelial cells via ERK1/2 signaling pathways, which is crucial for vascular repair. Additionally, his studies have investigated the effects of Helicobacter pylori infection on endothelial function, highlighting the exosome-mediated mechanisms. His research aims to enhance our understanding of the environmental and molecular factors that contribute to cardiovascular diseases, with the ultimate goal of improving preventive and therapeutic strategies for metabolic and cardiovascular disorders.

📚 Publications 

Title: Gender Difference in Oxidative Stress: A New Look at the Mechanisms for Cardiovascular Diseases

• Authors: MC Kander, Y Cui, Z Liu
• Journal: Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine
• Year: 2017
• Volume/Issue: 21(5), pp. 1024–1032
• Cited by: 490

Title: Exposure to Fine Airborne Particulate Matters Induces Hepatic Fibrosis in Murine Models

• Authors: Z Zheng, X Zhang, J Wang, A Dandekar, H Kim, Y Qiu, X Xu, Y Cui, et al.
• Journal: Journal of Hepatology
• Year: 2015
• Volume/Issue: 63(6), pp. 1397–1404
• Cited by: 189

Title: Ambient Fine Particulate Matter Induces Apoptosis of Endothelial Progenitor Cells Through Reactive Oxygen Species Formation

• Authors: Y Cui, X Xie, F Jia, J He, Z Li, M Fu, H Hao, Y Liu, JZ Liu, PJ Cowan, et al.
• Journal: Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry
• Year: 2015
• Volume/Issue: 35(1), pp. 353–363
• Cited by: 88

Title: Helicobacter Pylori Infection Impairs Endothelial Function Through an Exosome-Mediated Mechanism

• Authors: X Xia, L Zhang, J Chi, H Li, X Liu, T Hu, R Li, Y Guo, X Zhang, H Wang, et al.
• Journal: Journal of the American Heart Association
• Year: 2020
• Volume/Issue: 9(6), Article e014120
• Cited by: 61

Title: Cell Membrane Damage is Involved in the Impaired Survival of Bone Marrow Stem Cells by Oxidized Low-Density Lipoprotein

• Authors: X Li, Y Xiao, Y Cui, T Tan, CA Narasimhulu, H Hao, L Liu, J Zhang, G He, et al.
• Journal: Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine
• Year: 2014
• Volume/Issue: 18(12), pp. 2445–2453
• Cited by: 55

Title: Ambient Particulate Matter Exposure and Cardiovascular Diseases: A Focus on Progenitor and Stem Cells

• Authors: Y Cui, Q Sun, Z Liu
• Journal: Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine
• Year: 2016
• Volume/Issue: 20(5), pp. 782–793
• Cited by: 46

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