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Dr. Ying Zhou holds a BSc in Pharmacy, an MSc in Pharmaceutical Analysis, and a PhD in Vascular Pharmacology, followed by postdoctoral training in Mechanobiology and Microfluidics. With her interdisciplinary expertise, Dr. Zhou aims to advance our understanding of disease mechanisms, pathological remodeling, and therapeutic development.
Research interests
Dr. Zhou's current research focuses on cardiovascular diseases and longevity, where she integrates pharmacological, biomechanical, and micro/nano engineering approaches to uncover novel insights.
- Understanding the biology/mechanobiology of the cardiovascular system
- Studying thrombosis, angiogenesis and fibrosis in the context of wound healing
- Harnessing the endogenous biomolecules/components or natural ingredients for targeted theranostics
Experience
2025 - current Teaching Fellow, XJTLU
2024 - current Honorary Fellow, The University of Melbourne
2023 - 2024 Postdoc, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
2021 - 2023 Postdoc, RMIT University
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, The University of Queensland
2018 → 2022
Master, China Pharmaceutical University
2013 → 2016
Bachelor, Nanchang University
2009 → 2013
Research areas
- Cardiovascular biology
- Mechanobiology
- Lab-on-a-chip
- Cell and Gene therapy
- Nanomedicine and Nanotheranostics
- Microfluidics
Keywords
- RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology
- QP Physiology
- RB Pathology
Person Types
- 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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Piezo1 expression in neutrophils regulates shear-induced NETosis
Baratchi, S., Danish, H., Chheang, C., Zhou, Y., Huang, A., Lai, A., Khanmohammadi, M., Quinn, K. M., Khoshmanesh, K. & Peter, K., Dec 2024, In: Nature Communications. 15, 1, 7023.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access44 Citations (Scopus) -
The Role of Activator Protein-1 Complex in Diabetes-Associated Atherosclerosis: Insights From Single-Cell RNA Sequencing
Khan, A. W., Aziz, M., Sourris, K. C., Lee, M. K. S., Dai, A., Watson, A. M. D., Maxwell, S., Sharma, A., Zhou, Y., Cooper, M. E., Calkin, A. C., Murphy, A. J., Baratchi, S. & Jandeleit-Dahm, K. A. M., 1 Sept 2024, In: Diabetes. 73, 9, p. 1495-1512 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access10 Citations (Scopus) -
Bioengineered Vascular Model of Foam Cell Formation
Zhou, Y., Sekar, N. C., Thurgood, P., Needham, S., Peter, K., Khoshmanesh, K. & Baratchi, S., 11 Dec 2023, In: ACS Biomaterials Science and Engineering. 9, 12, p. 6947-6955 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
6 Citations (Scopus) -
Endothelial Response to the Combined Biomechanics of Vessel Stiffness and Shear Stress Is Regulated via Piezo1
Lai, A., Zhou, Y., Thurgood, P., Chheang, C., Chandra Sekar, N., Nguyen, N., Peter, K., Khoshmanesh, K. & Baratchi, S., 27 Dec 2023, In: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 15, 51, p. 59103-59116 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
33 Citations (Scopus) -
Studying the Synergistic Effect of Substrate Stiffness and Cyclic Stretch Level on Endothelial Cells Using an Elastomeric Cell Culture Chamber
Chandra Sekar, N., Aguilera Suarez, S., Nguyen, N., Lai, A., Thurgood, P., Zhou, Y., Chheang, C., Needham, S., Pirogova, E., Peter, K., Khoshmanesh, K. & Baratchi, S., 1 Feb 2023, In: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 15, 4, p. 4863-4872 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
15 Citations (Scopus)
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Biomolecular Horizons 2024
Zhou, Y. (Speaker)
22 Sept 2024 → 26 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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The 32nd Congress of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH)
Zhou, Y. (Speaker)
22 Jun 2024 → 26 Jun 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST)
Zhou, Y. (Visiting researcher)
2024 → …Activity: Research visit
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Australian Society for Mechanobiology Annual Meeting 2023
Zhou, Y. (Speaker)
2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar