Prof. Wang Yao, Max

Prof. Wang Yao, Max Research Assistant Professor

(852) 3505 1289

yaowang1@cuhk.edu.hk

Other positions:

Honorary Research Associate, Dept. of Medicine, University of Hong Kong
Honorary Research Fellow in Shenzhen Hospital, University of Hong Kong
Visiting Professor, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine

Biographic details:

Dr. Wang was awarded B.Sc. from Sun Yat-sen University in 2014 and he got his Ph.D. degree at the University of Hong Kong in 2019. He then gained a 3-year post-doctoral training in the Department of Medicine, University of Hong Kong.
He is now working in our department as a Research Assistant Professor from 2022.

Research interesting:

1) Biomarker discovery: to identify novel biomarkers for the prediction/diagnosis of gestational diseases;
2) Reproductive endocrinology: to investigate the role of hormones/cytokines in the development of pregnancy;
3) Gestational microbiome: to explore the role of the gut and vaginal microbiome for the onset of gestational disorders;
4) Lifestyle intervention during pregnancy: to improve the health of pregnant women with diet or exercise intervention.

Academic award

2022 Young Investigator Oral Award - 24th Diabetes and Cardiovascular Risk Factors East Meets West Symposium

2021 Young Investigator ePoster Award - 15th International Symposium on Healthy Aging.

Funding support:

Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF), No: 09201296; 2021; PI

National Natural Science Foundation of China’s (NSFC) Young Scientists Fund, No: 82200893; 2022; PI;

Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF), No: 10212056; 2022; PI

OCRID: 0000-0003-0010-2819

The FGF21- Sirtuin 3 axis confers the protective effects of exercise against diabetic cardiomyopathy by governing mitochondrial integrity, L. Jin, L. Geng, L. Ying, L. Shu, K. Ye, R. Yang, Y. Liu, Y. Wang, Y. Cai, X. Jiang, Q. Wang, X. Yan. B. Liao, J. Liu, F. Duan, G. Sweeney, C. Woo, Y. Wang, Z. Xia, Q. Lian, A. Xu. Circulation. (2022) :101161CIRCULATIONAHA122059631. (IF=39.9; Q1, 1/336, Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine)

The human gut mycobiome and its potential as a regulator of the host's metabolic health. J. Chen*, Y. Wang*, A. Xu, G. Panagiotou. Vol. VI, Human and Animal Relationships, The Mycota series, Springer Nature publishing (Book chapter); Co-First author

Circulating fibroblast growth factor 21 as a potential biomarker for missed abortion in humans. Y. Yang*, J. Wu*, X. Wang*, J. Yao, K. S. Lao, Y. Qiao, Y. Xu, Y. Hu, Y. Feng, Y. Cui, S. Shi, J. Zhang, M. Liang, Y. Pan, K. Xie, K. Yan, Q Li#, D. Ye#, Y. Wang#. Fertility & Sterility. 116.4 (2021): 1040-1049, Corresponding author (IF=7.5; Q1, 3/63, Reproductive Medicine)

The relationship between serum hormone profiles and missed abortion in humans. Y Yang*, J. Wu*, X. Wang*, J. Yao, K. S. Lao, Y. Xu, Y. Hu, Y. Pan, Y. Feng, S. Shi, J. Zhang, Y. Qiao, Q. Li#, D. Ye#, Y. Wang#. Human Reproduction. Vol. 36, (2021) pp. 313-313; Corresponding author (IF=6.9; Q1, 2/63, Reproductive Medicine)

FGF21 mediates the anti-depressant effects of exercise by coordinating the crosstalk between central and peripheral organs. Y. Liu, S. Y. Yau, Q. Liang, Y Wang, A. Xu, Human Behaviour and Brain. (2020) 1(1), 8-15 doi:10.37716/HBAB.2020010102.

Gut microbiome fermentation determines the therapeutic efficacy of exercise for diabetes prevention. Y. Liu*, Y. Wang*, Y. Ni*, C. K.Y Chong, K. S.L. Lam, Y. Wang, Z. Xia, D. Ye, J. Guo, M. A. Tse#, G. Panagiotou#, A. Xu#. Cell Metabolism. (2020) 31, 1-15. Co-First author (IF=31.4; Q1, 6/376, Molecular biology)

Gut microbiota-associated activation of TLR5 induces apolipoprotein A1 2 production in the liver J. H.C. Yiu, K-S Chan, J. Cheung, J. Li, Y. Liu, Y. Wang, W. W.L. Fung, J. Cai, S. W.M. Cheung, B. Dorweiler, E. Y.F. Wan, P. Tso, A. Xu, C. W. Woo, Circulation Research. 127.10 (2020): 1236-1252, (IF=23.2; Q1, 2/322, Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine)