🎉🏆 Congratulations, Prof. Dr. Kanghong HU, on Your Outstanding Achievement as the Best Researcher! 🏆🎉
Prof. Kanghong Hu: Leading Researcher in Antiviral drugs
Your relentless dedication to the field of Molecular Virology and your groundbreaking contributions to Viral RNA Structure/Function Relationships have set a new standard for excellence in scientific research. Your innovative projects spanning over 35 years, from deciphering viroid replication to unraveling the intricacies of HBV, showcase not only your expertise but also your unwavering commitment to advancing scientific knowledge.
Your leadership as the Director of the Sino-German Biomedical Center at Hubei University of Technology has been instrumental in fostering collaborative research and pushing the boundaries of biomedical science. Your numerous awards, including the Friedrich Ebert Foundation Fellowship and the 2nd Prize of Scientific and Technological Progress, are a testament to your exceptional achievements and the impact of your work.
We applaud your remarkable journey, marked by significant achievements, cutting-edge research, and a passion for unraveling the mysteries of virology. Your selection as the Best Researcher is a well-deserved honor, reflecting the admiration and recognition of your peers and the broader scientific community.
May your future endeavors continue to inspire, innovate, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in virology and beyond. Congratulations once again on this prestigious recognition—your legacy in scientific exploration shines brightly!
👨🔬 Prof. Dr. Kanghong HU
Professional Profiles:
Education:
- 2000: Dr. Kanghong HU,(magna cum laude) Molecular Virology, University of Düsseldorf, Germany
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Detlev Riesner, Director - 1988: Master of Science, Molecular Virology, Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), China
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Daming Ding, Director - 1985: Bachelor of Science, Microbiology, Wuhan University, China
Research Experiences:
- 2014.01-Present: Director, Sino-German Biomedical Center, Hubei University of Technology
- 2008.03-2013.12: Professor, Principal Investigator, Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
- 2006.04-2008.02: Senior Scientist, University of Regensburg, Institute of Molecular and Cellular Anatomy
- 2003.03-2006.03: Senior Scientist, University Hospital of Regensburg, Department of Internal Medicine I
- 2000.09-2003.02: Postdoc Fellow, University Hospital of Freiburg, Department of Internal Medicine II
- 2000.03-2000.08: Postdoc Fellow, University of Duesseldorf, Institute of Physical Biology
- 1995.12-2000.02: PhD Candidate, University of Duesseldorf, Institute of Physical Biology
- 1988.08-1995.11: Research Assistant (1988) and Research Associate (1990), Wuhan Institute of Virology, CAS, Wuhan, China
Research Projects in the Last 35 Years:
- Cloning and expression of the human growth hormone-releasing factor gene
- Biochemical analysis of citrus exocortis viroid
- Viroid replication and pathogenesis
- In vitro selection of duck Hepatitis B virus epsilon variants
- Mechanism of liver fibrosis
- Basic aspects towards developmental biology of kidneys and livers
- HBV replication and virus-host interaction
- Study of the replication of hepatitis B virus
- In vitro screening of anti-HBV decoys using SELEX technology
- Establishment of a novel perfused 3D cell culture technique
- Preclinical study of anti-HBV decoys
- Directed differentiation technology system for pancreatic islets derived from pluripotent stem cells
Honors and Awards:
- Excellent graduate of Wuhan University in 1985
- 2nd Award for Excellent Papers in Science & Technology Association, China, 1990
- Friedrich Ebert Foundation Fellowship, Germany (1995-1997)
- Editorial Board Member: “Pathogen & Infectious Diseases,” “Virology & Retrovirology”
- “The Industrial Recognized 3-Dimensional Cell Culture International Expert,” San Diego, USA
- 2nd Prize of Scientific and Technological Progress of Chinese Preventive Medicine Association
Authorized Invention Patents:
- Container for three-dimensional perfusion cell culture
- Anti-HBV aptamer and its screening method
- Method of siRNA mediated by lentiviral vectors
- Co-culture technique of human primary hepatocytes and hepatic non-parenchymal cells
- Container for three-dimensional perfusion cell culture and its application
- Enzyme label cleaner
- Suture-free medical zipper for deep contusion and laceration
- Application of (E)-3-(benzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-ylmethylene)-2-oxopyrrolidine-1-carbaldehyde in the preparation of chemicals against hepatitis B virus
- Simple pipetting head device for batch transfer and packaging
🔬 Research Focus:
- Molecular Virology
- Viral RNA Structure/Function Relationship
- Liver Fibrosis
- Developmental Biology of Kidneys and Livers
- HBV Replication and Virus-Host Interaction
- 3D Cell Culture Techniques
- Pancreatic Islet Differentiation from Pluripotent Stem Cells