Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shouhong Wang, chengdu institute of biology, China
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shouhong Wang is a researcher focused on organ/tissue regeneration, with expertise in the use of frog models (Xenopus) to study thyroid hormone (T3) signaling in developmental and regenerative processes. He earned a PhD in Zoology from the Chengdu Institute of Biology and completed a postdoc at the NICHD, NIH. His research aims to advance human regeneration and improve quality of life through understanding organ regeneration. Dr. Wang has published extensively and presented at numerous international conferences. He is a member of the American Thyroid Association, Chinese Society for Cell Biology, and more. 🐸🔬📚
Publication Profile
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Academic Qualifications
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shouhong Wang’s academic journey includes a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Molecular Morphogenesis at NICHD, National Institutes of Health (2019), where he studied the role of thyroid hormone (T3) signaling in tail regeneration under the supervision of Yun-Bo Shi. He earned his PhD in Developmental Biology from Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2016-2018), researching embryo development and gene regulation in Microhyla fissipes. Dr. Wang also holds an MSc in Zoology (2013-2015) from the same institute, focusing on frog tail development and apoptosis. He completed his BSc in Animal Sciences at Sichuan Agricultural University (2009-2013).
Awards & Grants
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shouhong Wang has been recognized for his academic excellence throughout his career. He received a scholarship three times during his studies at Sichuan Agricultural University (2009-2013) and was honored as an Outstanding Graduate in 2013. In 2015, he earned the Outstanding Student Academic Oral Report award from the Chinese Herpetological Society and was named a Merit Student by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (2015-2016). Additionally, Dr. Wang received the Excellence Award in Science Popularization from the Chinese Society for Cell Biology in 2015-2016, acknowledging his contributions to scientific communication.
Teaching Experience
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shouhong Wang has a strong background in teaching and mentoring. He has tutored high school students, helping them develop a deeper understanding of biology and related subjects. Additionally, Dr. Wang has shared his expertise at various training organizations and welfare centers for children, contributing to their educational development. His dedication to teaching extends beyond the classroom, as he strives to inspire young minds and foster a passion for science, ensuring the next generation is equipped with the knowledge and skills to thrive.
Research Focus
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shouhong Wang’s research is centered on the mechanisms of organ and tissue regeneration, with the aim of improving human regeneration processes and quality of life. By utilizing model animals, particularly the frog system, Xenopus, Dr. Wang explores the role of thyroid hormone (T3) signaling in developmental regulation of organ regeneration. His work is focused on understanding how thyroid hormone influences regeneration and utilizing knockout animals to investigate its effects. Ultimately, this research could contribute to advancements in repairing and replacing damaged human organs and tissues.
Publication Top Notes
- “Dose-dependent toxic effects of triclosan on Rana omeimontis larvae: Insights into potential implications for neurodegenerative diseases” (Chen et al., 2025) 🧪
- “Thyroid hormone receptor- and stage-dependent transcriptome changes affect the initial period of Xenopus tropicalis tail regeneration” (Wang et al., 2024) 🧬
- “Protein arginine methyltransferase 1 regulates mouse enteroendocrine cell development and homeostasis” (Peng et al., 2024) 🧫
- “Simplifying Genotyping of Mutants from Genome Editing with a Parallel qPCR-Based iGenotype Index” (Fu et al., 2024) 🔬
- “Thyroid hormone receptor knockout prevents the loss of Xenopus tail regeneration capacity at metamorphic climax” (Wang et al., 2023) 🦎
- “Liver development during Xenopus tropicalis metamorphosis is controlled by T3-activation of WNT signaling” (Tanizaki et al., 2023) 🐸
- “Comparative Analysis of Transcriptome Profiles Reveals Distinct and Organ-Dependent Genomic and Nongenomic Actions of Thyroid Hormone in Xenopus tropicalis Tadpoles” (Wang et al., 2023) 🌱
- “Essential and subtype-dependent function of thyroid hormone receptors during Xenopus metamorphosis” (Shi et al., 2023) 📚
- “Osteological development of a small and fast metamorphic frog, Microhyla fissipes” (Zhang et al., 2021) 🦴