ZHENGHAO  ZHANG

 

Mentor: C. Roger White, Ph.D.
Undergraduate Institution:  Hua-Bei Medical College for Coal Industry
Entered CMPh Program:  Fall 2004
Phone: 205.934.5070
Email:  zhzh@uab.edu


RESEARCH INTEREST

HDL cholesterol is thought to be artheroprotective due to its critical role in mediating reverse cholesterol transport. Clinical and basic research studies, however, suggest that HDL quality/function becomes impaired in some disease states. My research project focuses on studying changes in HDL function in the context of type 2 diabetes. Specifically, we are examining the role of diabetic HDL on cell proliferation and inflammatory responses in the obese Zucker rat model of type 2 diabetes. A novel apolipoprotein A-I mimetic peptide, which we have found to improve HDL quality/function, is being used as a pharmacological tool to prevent pathologic changes in blood vessel structure and function in diabetic rats.

 


About Hao:

I have many hobbies: playing volleyball, shuttlecock (JianZi, play this with your feet), running, cooking and enjoying, card games…  I enjoy life with my wife.

 


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