Areas of Focus
- Molecular mechanisms of tumors, particularly ovarian and cervical cancer
- Molecular epidemiology of cervical cancer
- Functional studies of tumor-related genes
- Molecular mechanisms of ovarian cancer drug resistance
- Bioinformatics analysis of tumors
Work Experience
- 1997-2005: Lecturer at Wuhan University School of Basic Medical Sciences, Institute of Virology
- 2005-2016: Associate Professor at Wuhan University School of Basic Medical Sciences, Institute of Virology
- 2016-present: Associate Professor and Deputy Director at Wuhan University School of Basic Medical Sciences Experimental Teaching Center
Academic Background & Achievements
- 1989-1994: Bachelor's Degree from Hubei Medical University
- 1994-1997: Master's Degree from Hubei Medical University
- 1999-2002: PhD from Wuhan University
- Visiting Scholar at Yonsei University College of Medicine, South Korea (2004-2006)
- Visiting Scholar at the University of Minnesota, USA (2008-2010)
Publications
- Investigation of differentially expressed microRNAs and genes in cervical cancer using an integrated bioinformatics analysis, Min Zhao et al., 2017
- Identification of candidate biomarkers and analysis of prognostic values in ovarian cancer by integrated bioinformatics analysis, Min Zhao et al., 2016
- BLCAP arrests G₁/S checkpoint and induces apoptosis through downregulation of pRb1 in HeLa cells, Min Zhao et al., 2016
- Knockdown of eIF4E suppresses cell proliferation, invasion and enhances cisplatin cytotoxicity in human ovarian cancer cells, Min Zhao et al., 2015
- HLA DRB allele polymorphisms and risk of cervical cancer associated with human papillomavirus infection: a population study in China, Min Zhao et al., 2013