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Assist. Prof. Dr Wei-Kai Wu | Gut Microbiota | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor, Adjunct Research Fellow, National Taiwan University Taiwan

Dr. Wei-Kai Wu (吳偉愷), M.D., Ph.D., is a distinguished Assistant Professor at National Taiwan University’s Bachelor Program of Biotechnology and Food Nutrition. He serves as a Joint Appointment Attending Physician at the Department of Medical Research, NTU Hospital. With a medical degree from Tzu Chi University and a Ph.D. in Food Science from NTU, Dr. Wu bridges clinical expertise and research innovation. His work spans gastroenterology, hepatology, and translational research, contributing to food science and medical breakthroughs. Dr. Wu has collaborated internationally, including as a visiting scholar in Jeffrey Gordon’s Lab at Washington University, St. Louis.

Profile

Scholar

🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology, National Taiwan University (2016–2019). M.S. in Food Science and Technology, National Taiwan University (2013–2014). M.D. from the College of Medicine, Tzu Chi University (2002–2009). Dr. Wu’s education reflects a blend of medical and scientific training, underpinning his contributions to gastroenterology and biotechnology.

💼 Experience 

Assistant Professor at National Taiwan University (2024–Present). Joint Appointment Roles: Department of Medical Research, Institute of Food Science, and Institute of Biotechnology at NTU. Adjunct Attending Physician, NTUH Cancer Center (2021–Present). Visiting Scholar: Taiwan MOST-NIH Cooperation (2019) and Washington University, USA (2018). Gastroenterology Fellow at NTUH (2014–2016). Dr. Wu’s career is marked by academic, clinical, and research excellence.

🏆 Awards and Honors 

Recognized scholar under Taiwan MOST-NIH bilateral science programs. Visiting Scholar at Jeffrey Gordon’s Lab, advancing global food and health research. Multiple appointments in prestigious academic and clinical institutions, showcasing leadership in gastroenterology and translational research.

🔬 Research Focus

Gut microbiome and its role in health and disease. Translational research bridging biotechnology and clinical medicine. Advanced hepatology and gastroenterology studies, including liver disease mechanisms. Food science applications in medical and nutritional therapies. Dr. Wu integrates clinical insights with innovative research to address critical medical challenges.

Conclusion 

Dr. Wei-Kai Wu’s unique blend of academic and clinical expertise positions him as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His contributions to gastroenterology, nutrition, and interdisciplinary sciences are substantial and impactful. Addressing the suggested improvements would enhance his already stellar profile, solidifying his status as a leader in his field.

Publication

  1. Mutual interplay of host immune system and gut microbiota in atherosclerosis
    • Focus: Gut microbiota’s role in immune response and atherosclerosis.
    • Citation: 30 (2020)
    • Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

 

  1. Dietary exposure to antibiotic residues facilitates metabolic disorder
    • Focus: Gut microbiota alteration due to antibiotics and bile acid composition changes.
    • Citation: 16 (2022)
    • Journal: mSystems.

 

  1. Modulation of gut microbiota by foods and herbs to prevent cardiovascular diseases
    • Focus: Dietary interventions and herbs in cardiovascular disease prevention.
    • Citation: 24 (2023)
    • Journal: Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine.

 

  1. Ginger essential oil and citral in ApoE−/− mice
    • Focus: Effects on atherosclerosis via TMAO modulation and gut microbiota.
    • Citation: 8 (2023)
    • Journal: NPJ Science of Food.

 

  1. Role of phagocytosis in foam cell formation
    • Focus: Pro-inflammatory responses in LDL-induced foam cell formation.
    • Citation: 30 (2020)
    • Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

 

  1. Signaling pathways responsible for foam cell formation
    • Focus: Key genes and pathways in foam cell regulation.
    • Citation: 24 (2020)
    • Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

 

  1. A novel insight at atherogenesis: the role of microbiome
    • Focus: Microbiome’s role in atherogenesis.
    • Citation: 24 (2020)
    • Journal: Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology.

 

  1. Gastrodia elata Blume extract in social defeat stress
    • Focus: Gut microbiota modulation and neurotransmitter alterations in depression.
    • Citation: 28 (2021)
    • Journal: Phytotherapy Research.

 

  1. Gastrodia elata Blume extract in ApoE−/− mice
    • Focus: Alleviation of depression and cognitive impairment via gut microbiome remodeling.
    • Citation: 26 (2023)
    • Journal: Journal of Ethnopharmacology.

 

  1. Sialylated immunoglobulins for immuno-inflammatory diseases
    • Focus: Potential applications in treating immune-related diseases.
    • Citation: 25 (2020)
    • Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

 

  1. Lipid‐based gene delivery for atherosclerosis therapy
    • Focus: Gene delivery to macrophage mitochondria for therapeutic purposes.
    • Citation: 20 (2020)
    • Journal: Pharmacology Research & Perspectives.

 

  1. Pandemic preparedness in Taiwan
    • Focus: Public health strategies during pandemics.
    • Citation: 17 (2020)
    • Journal: Nature Biotechnology.

 

  1. Measurement of gut microbial metabolites for translational research
    • Focus: Techniques for quantifying gut microbiota-derived metabolites.
    • Citation: 15 (2020)
    • Journal: Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry.

 

Wei-Kai Wu | Gut Microbiota | Best Researcher Award

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