Jiawei Zheng | Toxicology | Excellence in Research Award

Mr. Jiawei Zheng | Toxicology | Excellence in Research Award 

Jinquan Satellite Launch Center Hospital | China

Jiawei Zheng is an attending doctor at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center Hospital whose work integrates clinical practice with specialized research in occupational toxicology, particularly focusing on hepatotoxicity mechanisms relevant to aerospace environments. Trained in medical sciences with a concentration in toxicology, he has built a career that blends laboratory investigation with applied aerospace-medicine service, serving as a principal investigator for internally supported projects aimed at understanding and mitigating toxin-induced organ injury. His research explores oxidative stress, apoptosis signaling, and metabolic intervention, with special emphasis on the pathways disrupted by exposure to aerospace-related chemicals. He has developed strong skills in experimental design, animal modeling, cellular and biochemical analysis, mechanistic interpretation, and scientific writing, demonstrated through his first-author contribution to a peer-reviewed article that reveals a novel mechanistic pathway underlying UDMH-induced liver injury. His professional experience also includes leading a hospital consultancy initiative focused on toxicological risk assessment. Although early in his publication journey, his work has already contributed meaningful insights to the field of hepatotoxicity research. With dedication to advancing occupational health protection for aerospace personnel, he continues to pursue research that supports scientific innovation, clinical safety, and the broader mission of improving health resilience in high-risk technological environments.

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Featured Publications

Zheng, J., Liu, W., Zhu, X., Ran, L., Lang, H., Yi, L., Mi, M., & Zhu, J. (2020). Pterostilbene enhances endurance capacity via promoting skeletal muscle adaptations to exercise training in rats. Molecules, 25(1), 186.

Huang, Y., Zhu, X., Chen, K., Lang, H., Zhang, Y., Hou, P., Ran, L., Zhou, M., Zheng, J., Yi, L., & Mi, M. (2019). Resveratrol prevents sarcopenic obesity by reversing mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress via the PKA/LKB1/AMPK pathway. Aging (Albany NY), 11(8), 2217–2240.

 

Elijah Stommel | Toxicology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Elijah Stommel | Toxicology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Elijah W. Stommel is a distinguished neurologist born in Hamilton, Bermuda 🌊, currently serving as Professor of Neurology at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth 🧠, renowned for his clinical expertise, pioneering ALS research, and dedication to patient-centered care 💡; his prolific academic journey, consulting roles, and leadership in rare disease research reflect decades of unwavering service to neurology 🏥, academia 📚, and public health advocacy 🧬.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Stommel holds an M.D. (1987) and a Ph.D. in Physiology (1984) from Boston University School of Medicine 🎓; he earned a B.A. with High Honors in Music from Bowdoin College 🎵 (1977), pursued advanced coursework at MIT 🏛️, and honed his research skills as a Research Assistant at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole 🔬 — blending physiology, neurology, and music to form a truly interdisciplinary academic foundation 📘.

Experience 👨‍🏫

With over three decades in clinical neurology 🧠, Dr. Stommel progressed from Chief Resident at Dartmouth-Hitchcock (1990-91) to Professor of Neurology (2013–present) 👨‍🏫; he has served as Staff Neurologist at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic since 1991 🏥, held multiple consultant roles across Vermont and New Hampshire 🗺️, and co-directs the Electromyography Lab ⚡, establishing himself as a trusted educator, clinician, and research mentor in both academic and hospital environments 🌟.

Awards & Recognitions 🏅

Dr. Stommel’s commitment to humanism and excellence in neurology earned him a nomination for the prestigious Tow Humanism in Medicine Award 🏆 (2011); he is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology 🎖️ and holds long-standing certifications in Electrodiagnostic Medicine and Neurology 🧠, complemented by leadership roles on numerous committees advancing research ethics, clinical trials, and medical education 📋💡.

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Stommel’s research revolves around neurodegenerative diseases, especially ALS 🧬, exploring environmental toxins 🌿, nanotechnology 🧪, and biomarkers 🔍 to advance diagnostics and therapeutics; as an active reviewer and editor for journals like Nature Nanotechnology, Frontiers in Neurology, and Molecular Neurobiology 🧠, he continually shapes scientific discourse while his collaborative work with global ALS consortia helps identify novel causal pathways and treatment avenues 🌍💡.

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