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Dr. Zhang's major research interests include the genetics and epigenetics of complex traits, such as risks for common diseases, drug response, and gene expression. Dr. Zhang is also developing novel epigenetics-based biomarkers for various human cancers and chronic diseases using liquid biopsy.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, University of Vermont
… → 2004
Research interests
- Bioinformatics
- Cancer Genetics
- Epigenetics
- Genomic Medicine/Personalized Medicine
- Health Disparities
- Microbiome
- Systems Biology
- Translational Research
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Methodological development of epigenetic biomarkers in esophageal cancer
7/1/20 → 6/30/22
Project: Research project
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CXCR4 as a target for colon cancer chemoprevention
University of Chicago, National Cancer Institute
7/1/19 → 6/30/24
Project: Research project
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Epigenomic markers of circulating cell-free DNA and treatment outcome in multiple myeloma
University of Chicago, National Cancer Institute
7/1/18 → 6/30/23
Project: Research project
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Vascular-Targeting Genomic and Genetic Strategies for Acute Chest Syndrome
Indiana University, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
5/4/18 → 4/30/22
Project: Research project
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Transient Early Fine Motor Abnormalities in Infants Born to COVID-19 Mothers Are Associated With Placental Hypoxia and Ischemia
Liu, H. Y., Guo, J., Zeng, C., Cao, Y., Ran, R., Wu, T., Yang, G., Zhao, D., Yang, P., Yu, X., Zhang, W., Liu, S. M. & Zhang, Y., Jan 6 2022, In: Frontiers in Pediatrics. 9, 793561.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Alterations of 5-hydroxymethylation in circulating cell-free DNA reflect molecular distinctions of subtypes of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Chiu, B. C. H., Chen, C., You, Q., Chiu, R., Venkataraman, G., Zeng, C., Zhang, Z., Cui, X., Smith, S. M., He, C. & Zhang, W., Dec 2021, In: npj Genomic Medicine. 6, 1, 11.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Scopus citations -
Alterations of 5-hydroxymethylcytosines in circulating cell-free DNA reflect retinopathy in type 2 diabetes
Han, L., Chen, C., Lu, X., Song, Y., Zhang, Z., Zeng, C., Chiu, R., Li, L., Xu, M., He, C., Zhang, W. & Duan, S., Jan 2021, In: Genomics. 113, 1, p. 79-87 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An integrative analysis of genome-wide 5-hydroxymethylcytosines in circulating cell-free DNA detects noninvasive diagnostic markers for gliomas
Cai, J., Zeng, C., Hua, W., Qi, Z., Song, Y., Lu, X., Li, D., Zhang, Z., Cui, X., Zhang, X., Yang, Z., Zhang, J., Quan, K., Zhu, W., Cai, J., He, C., Cheng, S., Zhang, W. & Mao, Y., Jan 1 2021, In: Neuro-Oncology Advances. 3, 1, p. 1842-1850 9 p., vdab049.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Scopus citations -
Association of cardiovascular health and epigenetic age acceleration
Pottinger, T. D., Khan, S. S., Zheng, Y., Zhang, W., Tindle, H. A., Allison, M., Wells, G., Shadyab, A. H., Nassir, R., Martin, L. W., Manson, J. A. E., Lloyd-Jones, D. M., Greenland, P., Baccarelli, A. A., Whitsel, E. A. & Hou, L., Dec 2021, In: Clinical Epigenetics. 13, 1, 42.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Scopus citations