Lei Tong | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award
Dr Lei Tong, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, China
Dr. Aayushi ๐งช๐ is a highly accomplished researcher in Chemical Sciences, securing an All India Rank of 02 in CSIR NET (Dec 2023) ๐. She qualified IIT JAM (2017) and received prestigious scholarships, including the CBSE CSSS (2014-2019) and Thapar Institute Merit Scholarship (2018) ๐๏ธ. Honored with the Young Achiever Award (2021) ๐, she excelled in research, winning Best Oral Presentation at EMSD-2022 ๐ฃ๏ธ and Best Poster Award at CEEMS Doctorate Scholarโs Day-2024 ๐ผ๏ธ. Her work on carbon quantum dots for metal ion detection highlights her expertise in materials science and sensors ๐ฌโ๏ธ.
Publication Profile
Education
Dr. Lei Tong ๐ฎ๐ฌ 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 ๐. 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. ๐ฟ๐๐
Research
Dr. Lei Tong focuses on integrating stem cells, organoids, microfluidic chips, and single-cell omics ๐งฌ๐ฌ to develop a multi-organoid chip model for understanding disease and syndrome interactions in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) ๐ฟ. 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 ๐งช๐ to identify active components in classic prescriptions, tracing their path to the brain ๐ง . His research unveils the multi-component, multi-cell, multi-target neuroprotective mechanisms of TCM, offering new insights into holistic healing and modern medical applications. ๐๐
Project
Dr. Lei Tong is actively engaged in pioneering research in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) ๐ฟ๐ฌ. He leads multiple prestigious projects, including the Youth Project of Beijing Natural Science Foundation (2024-2026) ๐ , and the Science and Technology Innovation Project of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences (2023-2025) ๐ก. Additionally, he is part of the Special Project for Training Outstanding Young Scientific and Technological Talents (2023-2026) ๐ and a key researcher at the Research Institute of Basic Theories of TCM (2024-2027) ๐. His work contributes to advancing innovative technologies and methodologies in TCM for future medical breakthroughs ๐โจ.
Research Focus
Dr. Lei Tong’s research primarily focuses on neurodegenerative diseases ๐ง ๐ฆ , particularly Parkinsonโs disease (PD) ๐ฅ๐งฌ. His work explores novel therapeutic strategies, including herbal medicine ๐ฟ, stem cell therapy ๐งโ๐ฌ๐งซ, and nanotechnology-based drug delivery ๐๐ฌ. He investigates neuronal synaptic plasticity ๐, oligodendrocyte apoptosis โก, and inflammation control ๐ฅ to mitigate PD progression. Additionally, his studies extend to brain organoids ๐๏ธ๐ง for drug discovery and protein aggregation targeting ๐น in neurodegeneration. His interdisciplinary approach also includes fluorescent sensing ๐ฃ๐ for cellular applications. Dr. Tongโs research bridges neuroscience, regenerative medicine, and nanotechnology for innovative neuroprotection strategies. ๐
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