Zhen-yi Wang
Encyclopedia
Zhen-yi Wang is a Chinese
pathophysiologist
, hematologist
, and the Professor Emeritus of Medicine and Pathophysiology at the Shanghai Jiao Tong University
(SJTU) in Shanghai
, China
.
, Jiangsu Province. Wang graduated from the Aurora University
in Shanghai in 1948 and obtained his M.D. degree.
From 1948 to 1960, Wang completed his residency
and worked as a physician at Ruijin Hospital
in Shanghai. From 1960 to 1982, Wang taught at Shanghai Second Medical University (in July merged into Shanghai Jiao Tong University therefore became its medical school
), and was the dean of its pathology and physiology departments. From 1982 to 1984, Wang was the director of the Division of Basic Medicine of Shanghai Second Medical University. From 1984 to 1988, Wang was the president of Shanghai Second Medical University. From 1987 to 1996, Wang was the Director of Shanghai Institute of Hematology (SIH). Wang now is the Honorary Director of SIH.
Wang's research has led to the improved survival of patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia
(APML). Wang is the author of more than 300 scientific papers and books.
Chen Zhu
(current Minister of Health of P.R.China) and his wife Chen Saijuan are both hematologists and former students of Wang.
Wang is also a member of the Chinese Society of Pathophysiology, and the International Society of Fibrinolysis.
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
pathophysiologist
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology is the study of the changes of normal mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions, either caused by a disease, or resulting from an abnormal syndrome...
, hematologist
Hematology
Hematology, also spelled haematology , is the branch of biology physiology, internal medicine, pathology, clinical laboratory work, and pediatrics that is concerned with the study of blood, the blood-forming organs, and blood diseases...
, and the Professor Emeritus of Medicine and Pathophysiology at the Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Shanghai Jiao Tong University or SJTU), sometimes referred to as Shanghai Jiaotong University , is a top public research university located in Shanghai, China. Shanghai Jiao Tong University is known as one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in China...
(SJTU) in Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
.
Biography
Wang was born in November 1924 in Shanghai, with his ancestral hometown in YixingYixing
Yixing is a county-level city in Jiangsu province, in eastern China with a population of 1.3 million. It is well-known for its Yixing clay and the pottery -- especially the "zisha"-style teapots -- made from the clay...
, Jiangsu Province. Wang graduated from the Aurora University
Aurora University (Shanghai)
Aurora University was a pre-eminent Catholic university in Shanghai from 1903 to 1952.The founder was Father Joseph Ma Xiangbo S.J. and French Jesuits. The University was founded on 27th February, 1903. Ma Xiangbo left in 1906 and the university was kept by French Jesuits until the coming of...
in Shanghai in 1948 and obtained his M.D. degree.
From 1948 to 1960, Wang completed his residency
Residency (medicine)
Residency is a stage of graduate medical training. A resident physician or resident is a person who has received a medical degree , Podiatric degree , Dental Degree and who practices...
and worked as a physician at Ruijin Hospital
Ruijin Hospital
Ruijin Hospital is a renowned general hospital in Shanghai, China, with the rank of "Grade 3, Class A ". It is a university hospital affiliated to School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University....
in Shanghai. From 1960 to 1982, Wang taught at Shanghai Second Medical University (in July merged into Shanghai Jiao Tong University therefore became its medical school
School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University is a public medical school in Shanghai, China. Its former name was Shanghai Second Medical College which was established in 1952 and the name was changed into Shanghai Second Medical University in 1985...
), and was the dean of its pathology and physiology departments. From 1982 to 1984, Wang was the director of the Division of Basic Medicine of Shanghai Second Medical University. From 1984 to 1988, Wang was the president of Shanghai Second Medical University. From 1987 to 1996, Wang was the Director of Shanghai Institute of Hematology (SIH). Wang now is the Honorary Director of SIH.
Wang's research has led to the improved survival of patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia
Acute promyelocytic leukemia
Acute promyelocytic leukemia is a subtype of acute myelogenous leukemia , a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. It is also known as acute progranulocytic leukemia; APL; AML with t, PML-RARA and variants; FAB subtype M3 and M3 variant.In APL, there is an abnormal accumulation of immature...
(APML). Wang is the author of more than 300 scientific papers and books.
Chen Zhu
Chen Zhu
Chen Zhu , is a Chinese hematologist, molecular biologist, and current Minister of Health of P.R.China...
(current Minister of Health of P.R.China) and his wife Chen Saijuan are both hematologists and former students of Wang.
Awards and honors
- 1992, Foreign Member, French Academy of SciencesFrench Academy of SciencesThe French Academy of Sciences is a learned society, founded in 1666 by Louis XIV at the suggestion of Jean-Baptiste Colbert, to encourage and protect the spirit of French scientific research...
, FranceFranceThe French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... - 1993, Légion d'honneurLégion d'honneurThe Legion of Honour, or in full the National Order of the Legion of Honour is a French order established by Napoleon Bonaparte, First Consul of the Consulat which succeeded to the First Republic, on 19 May 1802...
, France, - 1994, Kettering PrizeKettering PrizeThe Kettering Prize was given for the most outstanding recent contribution to the diagnosis or treatment of cancer.This award was named in honor of Charles F. Kettering, inventor, former General Motors Director, and pioneer of the General Motors Research Laboratories.Past winners are:*2005 Angela...
for Cytodifferentiation Therapy, - 1994, Member, Chinese Academy of EngineeringChinese Academy of EngineeringThe Chinese Academy of Engineering is the national academy of the People's Republic of China for engineering. It was established in 1994 and is an institution of the State Council of China...
, - 1997, Charles Rodolphe Brupbacher Prize given for his "extraordinary contributions to basic oncological research." SwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
, - 1998, Prix mondial Cino Del DucaPrix mondial Cino Del DucaThe Prix mondial Cino Del Duca is an international literary award.-Origins and operations:It was established in 1969 in France by Simone Del Duca to continue the work of her husband, publishing magnate Cino Del Duca .Designed to recognize and reward an author whose work constitutes, in a...
for Science, France, - 2000, Qiushi Distinguished Scientist Award, Hong KongHong KongHong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
- 2000, ISIInstitute for Scientific InformationThe Institute for Scientific Information was founded by Eugene Garfield in 1960. It was acquired by Thomson Scientific & Healthcare in 1992, became known as Thomson ISI and now is part of the Healthcare & Science business of the multi-billion dollar Thomson Reuters Corporation.ISI offered...
Citation Classic Award, - 2001, Honorary Doctor of ScienceDoctor of ScienceDoctor of Science , usually abbreviated Sc.D., D.Sc., S.D. or Dr.Sc., is an academic research degree awarded in a number of countries throughout the world. In some countries Doctor of Science is the name used for the standard doctorate in the sciences, elsewhere the Sc.D...
degree from Columbia UniversityColumbia UniversityColumbia University in the City of New York is a private, Ivy League university in Manhattan, New York City. Columbia is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of New York, the fifth oldest in the United States, and one of the country's nine Colonial Colleges founded before the...
, USA - 2003, Ham-Wasserman Lecturer, American Society of HematologyAmerican Society of HematologyThe American Society of Hematology is a professional organization representing hematologists. It was founded in 1958. Its annual meeting is held in December of every year and has attracted nearly 20,000 attendees. The society publishes the medical journal Blood, one of the most cited peer-review...
(ASH).
Wang is also a member of the Chinese Society of Pathophysiology, and the International Society of Fibrinolysis.