First Affiliated Hospital Sun Yat-sen University, China
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🎓 Educational Background
Prof. Hu earned his Ph.D. in Burns Surgery from the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University (2011–2014), under the supervision of Prof. Jiayuan Zhu. He also completed his M.S. in Burns Surgery at the same institution (2009–2011) under Prof. Bing Tang. His medical journey began with a Bachelor of Medical Science from the Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University (2004–2009). This robust academic foundation has empowered his extensive contributions in both clinical and research domains.
🩺 Professional Experience
Prof. Zhicheng Hu currently serves as a Chief Physician and Doctoral Supervisor at the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University since January 2024. Prior to this, he was appointed as an Associate Chief Physician and Master’s Supervisor at the same institution from January 2019 to December 2023. His earlier roles include serving as an Attending Physician from 2017 to 2018, and as a Resident Physician from 2014 to 2016. All of these clinical roles were carried out at the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen Medical University, reflecting his deep-rooted commitment to the institution and the field of burn surgery.
🌐 Academic and Professional Affiliations
Prof. Hu is a committed member of various professional organizations. He is affiliated with the International Society of Burn Injury, serves as a Committee Member of the Chinese Burn Care and Rehabilitation Association, and is also part of the Wound Healing Branch of the Chinese Medical Equipment Association. Moreover, he contributes as a Committee Member of the Youth Committee in the Plastic Surgery Branch of the China Association for the Promotion of International Medical and Health Care, actively engaging in academic growth and policy shaping.
🏆 Key Highlights
Prof. Zhicheng Hu’s career demonstrates a strong blend of clinical excellence, academic dedication, and innovative research. His work focuses on advancing treatments in burn care, wound healing, and keloid management, leveraging both cellular therapy and molecular pathway analysis. His consistent academic contributions and leadership in multiple national and provincial research projects affirm his role as a pioneering figure in burn and wound healing research in China.
Notable Publications📝
📄 Multifunctional hydrogel targeting senescence to accelerate diabetic wound healing through promoting angiogenesis
Authors: H. Yang, Y. Chen, Y. Rong, … B. Tang, Z. Hu Zhicheng
Journal: Journal of Nanobiotechnology
Year: 2025
📄 Tailored Metal-Phenolic Network with Hypoglycemic Polyphenol for Promoting Diabetic Wound Healing
Authors: Y. Rong, Z. Zhao, D. Lv, … X. Cao, B. Tang
Journal: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces
Year: 2025
📄 Association and mediation between circulating inflammatory proteins and skin fibrosis
Authors: Z. Zhao, D. Lv, R. Zeng, … X. Cao, B. Tang
Journal: Frontiers in Endocrinology
Year: 2025
📄 NIR-II light based combinatorial management of hypertrophic scar by inducing autophagy in fibroblasts
Authors: Y. Dong, H. Wang, Y. Zhang, … B. Tang, S. Luo
Journal: Journal of Nanobiotechnology
Year: 2024
📄 A ROS-Responsive Lipid Nanoparticles Release Multifunctional Hydrogel Based on Microenvironment Regulation Promotes Infected Diabetic Wound Healing
Authors: H. Yang, D. Lv, S. Qu, … B. Tang, Z. Hu Zhicheng
Journal: Advanced Science
Year: 2024