Prof. Xiang Yu, Hainan University, China
Prof. Xiang Yu is a distinguished immunologist and professor at Hainan University’s School of Biomedical Engineering. He specializes in regional immunity, with a focus on liver immunity and immune visualization. Holding a PhD from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, he has significantly contributed to tumor immunology and nanomedicine. Prof. Yu has published over 59 SCI-indexed papers, including highly cited works in Nature Communications and ACS Nano. His research innovations, including nanovaccines and biomimetic probes, have garnered international recognition. He has supervised numerous doctoral students and received multiple awards, including the Young Scholar Award from the Chinese Society of Immunology.
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Education 🎓📖
Prof. Xiang Yu obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Medicine from Wuhan University of Science and Technology in 2013. He later pursued a PhD in Biomedical Engineering at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, graduating in 2019. His doctoral research focused on immune microenvironment regulation, leading to groundbreaking findings in immune visualization and nanomedicine. During his academic journey, he developed expertise in tumor immunology, bio-nanotechnology, and immunotherapeutics. His education laid the foundation for his pioneering work in targeted liver immunity and innovative vaccine designs.
Experience 🏫🔬
Since 2019, Prof. Xiang Yu has been a professor of immunology at Hainan University, mentoring graduate students and leading cutting-edge research projects. His expertise in immune-targeted therapies has driven advancements in biomedical imaging and tumor vaccines. Over the years, he has published over 59 high-impact journal articles, collaborated on international research projects, and contributed to multiple patents. He also holds editorial roles in prestigious journals, serves as a reviewer for SCI-indexed publications, and has been an invited speaker at global immunology conferences.
Awards and Honors 🏆🎖
Prof. Yu has received four major awards, including the Young Scholar Award from the Chinese Society of Immunology. His groundbreaking research has been recognized with the Annual Best Paper Award by Journal of Nanobiotechnology. He has also earned two ESI Highly Cited Paper awards, highlighting his significant impact in immunology and nanomedicine. His students have won national and municipal prizes in academic competitions under his mentorship.
Research Focus 🔬🧬
Prof. Xiang Yu’s research revolves around regional immunity, particularly liver immunity and immune visualization. His work includes bee venom-based liver endothelial targeting, whole-tumor-cell nanovaccines, and biomimetic probes for inflammatory diseases. His studies have led to novel immune regulation strategies for cancer metastasis and autoimmune disorders. His interdisciplinary approach combines bioengineering, nanotechnology, and immunology to develop innovative diagnostic and therapeutic solutions.
Publication Top Notes
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Immune modulation of liver sinusoidal endothelial cells by melittin nanoparticles suppresses liver metastasis (Nature Communications, 2019)
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Melittin-lipid nanoparticles target to lymph nodes and elicit a systemic anti-tumor immune response (Nature Communications, 2020)
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Metastatic status of sentinel lymph nodes in breast cancer determined with photoacoustic microscopy via dual-targeting nanoparticles (Light: Science & Applications, 2020)
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Biomimetic nanoplatform with selectively positioned indocyanine green for accurate sentinel lymph node imaging (Nanoscale, 2023)
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Aptamer-modified melittin micelles efficiently inhibit osteosarcoma deterioration by inducing immunogenic cell death (Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 2025)
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Breaking CHIPS-Mediated immune evasion with tripterin to promote neutrophil chemotaxis against MRSA infection (International Immunopharmacology, 2024)
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Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation Alleviates Monobenzone-Induced Vitiligo in Mice (International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024)
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Mitochondrial stress response in drug-induced liver injury (Molecular Biology Reports, 2021)
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Hematoxylin and eosin staining of intact tissues via delipidation and ultrasound (Scientific Reports, 2018)