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Dr. Jinxin Gu joined the Academy of Pharmacy at Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) as an Assistant Professor in 2024. Dr. Gu received his Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 2022. Subsequently, he undertook his postdoctoral training at XJTLU from 2022 to 2024, during which he was awarded the 2023 Jiangsu Funding Program for Excellent Postdoctoral Talent. Dr. Gu has extensive expertise in pharmaceutical sciences and medicine. His research interests center on anti-aging strategies and therapeutic interventions for neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.
My research group recruits undergraduates, master's students and doctoral students. If you are interested, come to my office LSN1121 for a chat or contact me by email (Jinxin.gu02@xjtlu.edu.cn).
Research interests
Novel Therapeutic Interventions in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Mitochondrial Metabolism and Aging Associated Diseases
Drug Discovery Using C.elegans Model
Experience
Assistant Professor, 2024.08 to present, Academy of Pharmacy, XJTLU
Postdoc, 2022.07-2024.07, Academy of Pharmacy, XJTLU
Assistant Researcher, 2014.07-2017.06 Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
Awards and honours
XJTLU, SURF, Outstanding Project Second Prize, 2024
Jiangsu Funding Program for Excellent Postdoctoral Talent, 2023
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Sept 2017 → Jun 2022
Master, Immunology, Changchun Institute of Biological Products
Sept 2011 → Jun 2014
Bachelor, Biotechnology, Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Sept 2007 → Jun 2011
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- Staff
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Mechanism of TMEM189-Mediated Plasmalogen Synthesis in Regulating the Microglial Inflammatory Phenotype in Alzheimer's Disease
Gu, J. (PI)
1/01/26 → 31/12/28
Project: Internal Research Project
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Jiangsu Province Higher Education Key Laboratory of Cell Therapy Nanoformulation (Construction)
Ruan, G. (PI), Lee, M. H. (Team member), Wu, Q. (Team member), Lu, T. (Team member), Xu, P. (Team member), Loo, S. (Team member), Sun, Y. (Team member), Kam, A. (Team member), Liu, X. (Team member), Wen, X. (Team member), Zhang, J. (Team member), Wang, M. (Team member), Xu, M. (Team member), Cheng, K. (Team member), Zhang, X. (Team member), Song, J. (Team member), Guo, B. (Team member), Wang, Y. (Team member), Wang, J. (Team member), Wu, S. (Team member), Yang, J. (Team member), Fu, L. (Team member), Zhang, J. (Team member), Qiao, Y. (Team member), Chen, Y. (Team member), Li, T. (Team member), Zhan, T. (Team member), Wan, Y. (Team member), He, Z. (Team member), Cheng, Y. (Team member), Leng, J. (Team member), Qi, M. (Team member), Ho, J. (Team member), Sun, Y. (Team member), Zhang, N. (Team member), Soe, H. M. S. H. (Team member), Ling, C. (Team member), Zhou, H. (Team member), Huang, D. (Team member) & Gu, J. (Team member)
1/07/24 → 30/06/27
Project: Governmental Research Project
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SIP High-quality Innovation Platform for chronic diseases
Fu, L. (PI), Zhang, X. (Team member), Liu, X. (Team member), Wang, R. (Team member), Li, Y. (Team member), Ruan, G. (Team member), Chen, J. (Team member), Zhang, J. (Team member), Lee, M. H. (Team member), Wang, Y. (Team member), Chen, Y. (Team member), Guo, J. (Team member), Hong, M. (Team member), Yue, Y. (Team member), Guo, H. (Team member), Xu, H. (Team member), Gu, J. (Team member), Yang, D. (Team member), Cheng, J. (Team member) & Wang, Y. (Team member)
1/09/22 → 30/08/26
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Design and Synthesis of Chiral Glycerophospholipids
Fu, L. (PI), Hong, M. (Team member), Chen, S. (Team member) & Gu, J. (Team member)
1/01/23 → 31/12/24
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Harnessing mitohormesis: A thiazole-based mitochondrial respiration inhibitor restores metabolic homeostasis in type 2 diabetes
Zhang, Y., Guo, J., Jin, J., Cheng, C. A., Hu, Y., Chen, S., Wang, C., Meng, X., Jiang, B., Jia, Z., Qiao, Y., Gu, J., Tyvoll, D. A., Collman, J. P. & Fu, L., 5 Aug 2026, In: Bioorganic Chemistry. 177, 109925.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mitochondrial mutation status, symptom prevalence, and neuroimaging characteristics in MELAS: a systematic review and meta analysis
Qiao, Y., Tang, X., Fu, L., Huang, D. & Gu, J., 10 Jun 2026, In: Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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TPP-Thiazole Derivatives Ameliorate Psoriasiform Inflammation by Glycolysis Inhibition
Meng, X., Cheng, C. A., Zhang, Z., Qu, S., Zhang, A., Zhang, Y., Gu, J., Zhang, H., Ding, K., Fu, L., Lu, M., Huang, D. & Qiao, Y., Mar 2026, In: Molecules. 31, 6, 982.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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WormNet: An Automated Deep Learning Platform for Robust and High-Throughput C. elegans Behavior Analysis
Shi, Q., Shi, Y., Li, S., Fu, L., Gu, J., Qiao, Y., Sandall, I., Lim, E. G. & Song, P., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Myostatin Exhibits an Evolutionarily Conserved Circadian Pattern in Skeletal Muscles
Liu, X., Song, C., Xiong, Y., Gu, J., Wu, L., Liu, T., Chen, X., Shu, H., Dong, Y., Shan, T., Wang, S., Zhu, Y., Song, T., Fu, L., Lin, Y., Liu, C., Zheng, R., Zhao, X., Li, H. & Xu, Y. & 5 others, , 24 Dec 2025, In: Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle. 16, 6, e70130.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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The 18th Annual Meeting of the Chinese Neuroscience Society (CNS 2025)
Yao, J. (Participant) & Gu, J. (Participant)
25 Sept 2025 → 28 Sept 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …