Prof Dr. Yuqing Huo, Pharmaceutical Science, Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Yuqing Huo is a distinguished cardiovascular biologist renowned for his contributions to understanding vascular inflammation and cardiovascular diseases. He obtained his medical degree from Jining Medical College in China and pursued postgraduate studies in cardiology at Qingdao University, followed by doctoral research in molecular cardiology at Beijing Medical University. Dr. Huo furthered his expertise through postdoctoral training in inflammation and vascular biology at the University of Virginia’s Cardiovascular Research Center.

Throughout his career, Dr. Huo has held academic appointments at esteemed institutions, including the University of Minnesota and Augusta University. He has served in various administrative roles and editorial positions for prestigious scientific organizations and journals, including the American Physiological Society and the American Journal of Physiology. Dr. Huo’s research focuses on elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying vascular inflammation, atherosclerosis, and fibrosis, with a particular interest in ocular angiogenesis and subretinal fibrosis.