Dr. Honghong Zhu | Colorectal Cancer | Best Researcher Award

Zhejiang Chinese Medical University | China

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Biography of Hong-Hong Zhu, MD, MSc, PhD – Professor of Extraordinary Ability 🎓🌍

🎯 Current Role: Leader in Medical Research

Dr. Hong-Hong Zhu is the Head of the Center for Medical Research at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University Affiliated Four-Province-Bordering Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Quzhou Hospital of TCM). Her leadership in medical research spans over three decades.

📜 Educational Background

• Ph.D. in Epidemiology from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Bloomberg School of Public Health (2007)
• Postdoctoral Training at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• MD & Master’s Degree in Medicine from Zhejiang University
• M.Sc. from Clemson University

💡 Key Contributions: Breast Cancer Etiology Pioneer

Dr. Zhu was the first to propose the Synergistic Interaction Theory for breast cancer, linking environmental carcinogens and exogenous hormone use. Her work has significantly advanced the understanding of cancer causes.

🔬 Innovator in Colorectal Cancer Prevention

With 32 years of research in colorectal cancer prevention, Dr. Zhu and her team developed cost-effective screening methods that have saved millions of lives worldwide.

🏆 Academic Achievements and Awards

• 135 Publications in esteemed journals
• 35 Awards, including:
  • Best Poster Award (NIH) for breast cancer research (2006)
  • Delta Omega Honor from the U.S. National Public Health Honor Society (2007)
  • Second Place in Scientific Competition in Epidemiology and Public Health (2007)
  • Professor of Extraordinary Ability (2015)
  • Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honor (2024)

📚 Editor and Peer Reviewer

• Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of GHR (since 2015)
• Peer Reviewer for academic journals for over 20 years
• Grant Reviewer for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (12 years)

Dr. Hong-Hong Zhu’s contributions to medical research have made her a global figure in epidemiology and cancer prevention.

🔍 Conclusion

With over three decades of research in epidemiology and disease prevention, Dr. Hong-Hong Zhu has made groundbreaking contributions in breast and colorectal cancer research. Her innovative approaches to cancer screening and prevention have been life-saving on a global scale. She remains a recognized leader in public health, continuing to inspire through her research, publications, and numerous honors. 🌟