Ms. Xiaoyu Niu | Neurodevelopmental | Best Researcher Award   

Ms. Xiaoyu Niu holds a Master’s degree in Radiology from the Magnetic Resonance Department at the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, located in Henan Province, China. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Radiological Imaging at West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Her academic journey reflects a strong foundation in medical imaging and diagnostics, with a focus on neuroimaging and MRI technology. Her educational background has equipped her with the expertise to conduct advanced research in neuropsychiatric disorders, contributing significantly to the understanding of their underlying neuropathology.

Work Experience 💼:

Ms. Xiaoyu Niu has extensive experience in radiological imaging and medical diagnostics. She has worked in prominent institutions, including the Department of Radiology at West China Second University Hospital and the Department of Magnetic Resonance at the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University. Her professional expertise lies in advanced MRI diagnostics and multimodal neuroimaging techniques. Over the course of her career, she has actively participated in six key research projects, showcasing her ability to collaborate on groundbreaking studies. Her contributions to the field extend to publishing 21 SCI-indexed papers and presenting her research at international conferences such as ISMRM 2023.

Awards and Honors 🏆

Ms. Xiaoyu Niu has received several prestigious awards and honors in recognition of her academic excellence and research contributions. She has been awarded three national scholarships for her outstanding performance in radiological imaging and research. Additionally, her innovative work has earned her two national copyright patents, highlighting her ability to translate research into impactful applications. These accolades underscore her dedication to advancing the field of neuroimaging and her commitment to achieving excellence in both academic and professional domains.

Research Interests:

Ms. Xiaoyu Niu’s research interests focus on the application of multimodal neuroimaging techniques to study neuropsychiatric disorders. Her work aims to uncover the complex neurobiological mechanisms underlying these conditions, with a particular emphasis on identifying potential therapeutic targets. By leveraging advanced MRI technology and neuroimaging diagnostics, she seeks to contribute to a deeper understanding of neuropathology, improve patient care, and optimize clinical outcomes. Her dedication to exploring innovative approaches in brain imaging reflects her commitment to advancing both scientific knowledge and healthcare solutions in the field of radiology.

📚 Publications 

Alternations voxel-wise interhemispheric and intrahemipheric functional connectivity dynamics in internet gaming disorder

• Authors: Ma, L., Zhang, M., Niu, X., Cheng, J., Zhang, Y.
• Journal: Journal of Affective Disorders
• Volume: 369, pp. 662–670
• Year: 2025
• Citations: 0

Functional connectivity changes in males with nicotine addiction: A triple network model study

• Authors: Sun, J., Huang, H., Dang, J., Cheng, J., Zhang, Y.
• Journal: Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry
• Volume: 136, 111187
• Year: 2025
• Citations: 0

Abnormal Granger causal connectivity based on altered gray matter volume and associated neurotransmitters of adolescents with internet gaming disorder revealed by a multimodal neuroimaging study

• Authors: Niu, X., Zhang, M., Gao, X., Cheng, J., Zhang, Y.
• Journal: Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
• Volume: 70, 101472
• Year: 2024
• Citations: 0

Mapping brain activity and neurotransmitters pre-cigarette smoking evolution: A study of male subjects

• Authors: Sun, J., Zhang, M., Dang, J., Cheng, J., Zhang, Y.
• Journal: Journal of Psychiatric Research
• Volume: 180, pp. 39–46
• Year: 2024
• Citations: 0

Altered functional connectivity within the primary visual networks and neurotransmitter activity in male smokers: A group ICA study

• Authors: Sun, J., Dang, J., Zhang, M., Cheng, J., Zhang, Y.
• Journal: Brain Research Bulletin
• Volume: 218, 111098
• Year: 2024
• Citations: 0

Abnormalities in static and dynamic intrinsic neural activity and neurotransmitters in first-episode OCD

• Authors: Tao, Q., Dang, J., Guo, H., Han, S., Zhang, Y.
• Journal: Journal of Affective Disorders
• Volume: 363, pp. 609–618
• Year: 2024
• Citations: 0

Altered local intrinsic neural activity and molecular architecture in internet use disorders

Authors: Ma, L., Tao, Q., Dang, J., Han, S., Zhang, Y.

• Journal: Brain Research Bulletin
• Volume: 216, 111052
• Year: 2024
• Citations: 0

Meta-analysis of structural and functional abnormalities in behavioral addictions

• Authors: Mei, B., Tao, Q., Dang, J., Zhang, Y., Cheng, J.
• Journal: Addictive Behaviors
• Volume: 157, 108088
• Year: 2024
• Citations: 0

Assessment of image quality and diagnostic accuracy for cervical spondylosis using T2w-STIR sequence with a deep learning-based reconstruction approach

• Authors: Tao, Q., Wang, K., Wen, B., Zhang, Y., Cheng, J.
• Journal: European Spine Journal
• Volume: 33(8), pp. 2982–2996
• Year: 2024
• Citations: 1

Analysis of the interactive effects between smoking addiction and overweight on brain gray matter volume

• Authors: Zhang, M., Niu, X., Dang, J., Cheng, J., Zhang, Y.
• Journal: Chinese Journal of Psychiatry
• Volume: 57(7), pp. 433–439
• Year: 2024
• Citations: 0

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