Lei Tong | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Lei Tong | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr Lei Tong, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, China

Dr. Aayushi ๐Ÿงช๐ŸŽ“ is a highly accomplished researcher in Chemical Sciences, securing an All India Rank of 02 in CSIR NET (Dec 2023) ๐Ÿ†. She qualified IIT JAM (2017) and received prestigious scholarships, including the CBSE CSSS (2014-2019) and Thapar Institute Merit Scholarship (2018) ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ. Honored with the Young Achiever Award (2021) ๐ŸŒŸ, she excelled in research, winning Best Oral Presentation at EMSD-2022 ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ and Best Poster Award at CEEMS Doctorate Scholarโ€™s Day-2024 ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ. Her work on carbon quantum dots for metal ion detection highlights her expertise in materials science and sensors ๐Ÿ”ฌโš›๏ธ.

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Education

Dr. Lei Tong ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿ”ฌ is a dedicated research assistant at the Institute of Basic Theories of Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences (since August 2023). With a strong academic foundation, Dr. Tong earned a Ph.D. (2018-2023) and a Bachelor’s degree (2014-2018) from the University of Science and Technology Beijing ๐ŸŽ“. His research integrates traditional Chinese medicine with modern scientific methodologies, contributing to innovative medical advancements. Passionate about bridging ancient wisdom with contemporary research, Dr. Tong continues to explore fundamental theories in Chinese medicine to enhance healthcare solutions. ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ”Ž

Research

Dr. Lei Tong focuses on integrating stem cells, organoids, microfluidic chips, and single-cell omics ๐Ÿงฌ๐Ÿ”ฌ to develop a multi-organoid chip model for understanding disease and syndrome interactions in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) ๐ŸŒฟ. This innovative approach deciphers the spatio-temporal evolution of TCM syndromes and their biological basis. Additionally, Dr. Tong utilizes chromatogram-mass spectrometry, bioinformatics, and metabolomics ๐Ÿงช๐Ÿ“Š to identify active components in classic prescriptions, tracing their path to the brain ๐Ÿง . His research unveils the multi-component, multi-cell, multi-target neuroprotective mechanisms of TCM, offering new insights into holistic healing and modern medical applications. ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’Š

Project

Dr. Lei Tong is actively engaged in pioneering research in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ”ฌ. He leads multiple prestigious projects, including the Youth Project of Beijing Natural Science Foundation (2024-2026) ๐Ÿ…, and the Science and Technology Innovation Project of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences (2023-2025) ๐Ÿ’ก. Additionally, he is part of the Special Project for Training Outstanding Young Scientific and Technological Talents (2023-2026) ๐ŸŽ“ and a key researcher at the Research Institute of Basic Theories of TCM (2024-2027) ๐Ÿ“š. His work contributes to advancing innovative technologies and methodologies in TCM for future medical breakthroughs ๐ŸŒโœจ.

Research Focus

Dr. Lei Tong’s research primarily focuses on neurodegenerative diseases ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿฆ , particularly Parkinsonโ€™s disease (PD) ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿงฌ. His work explores novel therapeutic strategies, including herbal medicine ๐ŸŒฟ, stem cell therapy ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿงซ, and nanotechnology-based drug delivery ๐Ÿ’Š๐Ÿ”ฌ. He investigates neuronal synaptic plasticity ๐Ÿ”—, oligodendrocyte apoptosis โšก, and inflammation control ๐Ÿ”ฅ to mitigate PD progression. Additionally, his studies extend to brain organoids ๐Ÿ—๏ธ๐Ÿง  for drug discovery and protein aggregation targeting ๐Ÿน in neurodegeneration. His interdisciplinary approach also includes fluorescent sensing ๐ŸŸฃ๐Ÿ” for cellular applications. Dr. Tongโ€™s research bridges neuroscience, regenerative medicine, and nanotechnology for innovative neuroprotection strategies. ๐Ÿš€

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