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Xu Gezhi
Brain Science Research Institute
Fudan University
Shanghai
Language: Chinese, English
Glial Cells
Neuronal Apoptosis
Retinal Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Mechanisms
Activation
Neuroprotection
Research
Ophthalmology
Disease
Areas of Focus
- Mechanisms of glial cell activation and neuronal apoptosis in retinal degenerative diseases and diabetic retinopathy
Work Experience
- Current - Professor of Clinical Medicine at Fudan University
- Current - Vice President and Chief Physician at Fudan University Eye and ENT Hospital
- Current - Member of the American Vitreoretinal Society
Academic Background & Achievements
- 1985 - Bachelor's Degree: Shanghai Medical University
- 1995 - Master's Degree in Philosophy: Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Published over 60 papers in high-level journals
- Translated and edited 2 monographs
- Received 3 provincial and ministerial awards
Publications
- Regional macular light sensitivity changes in myopic Chinese adults: a micro perimetry 1 study, Qin YW, Zhu MJ, Qu XM, Xu GZ*, Yu YF, Witt RE, Wang WJ, 2010
- ERK1/2 signaling pathways involved in VEGF release in diabetic rat retina, Ye XF, Xu GZ*, Chang Q, Fan JW, Sun ZC, Qin YW, Jiang AC, 2010
- Naloxone has neuroprotective effects against light-induced photoreceptor degeneration through inhibiting retinal microglia activation, Ni YQ, Xu GZ*, Hu WZ, Shi L, Qin YW, Da CD, 2008
- Neuroprotective effect of transcorneal electrical stimulation on light-induced photoreceptor degeneration, Ni YQ, Gan DK, Xu HD, Xu GZ*, Da CD, 2009
- Dendritic abnormalities in retinal ganglion cells of three-month diabetic rats, Qin YW, Xu GZ*, Wang WJ, 2006
Awards
- 5 times recipient of the National Education Commission, Ministry of Health, and Shanghai Science and Technology Progress Award
