Current Appointments & Affiliations
Assistant Professor in Neurology
·
2021 - Present
Neurology, Neurocritical Care,
Neurology
Recent Publications
A Novel Anti-Inflammatory Small Molecule MW189 Reduces Microglial Activation and Improves Functional Outcomes in a Murine Model of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
Journal Article Neurocrit Care · March 24, 2026 BACKGROUND: Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is a devastating disease with significant neurological morbidity. In current practice, there are limited pharmacological interventions to reduce the neurologic and functional deficits after SAH. The curr ... Full text Link to item CiteNPD1/GPR37 signaling protects against painful traumatic brain injury and comorbidities by regulating demyelination, glial responses, and neuroinflammation in the mouse brain.
Journal Article Brain Behav Immun · February 2026 Traumatic brain injury (TBI) often leads to neuropathic pain and a range of comorbidities, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), cognitive decline and depression. Neuroprotectin D1 (NPD1), a lipid mediator derived from the omega-3 fatty acid doc ... Full text Link to item CiteClinical Development of the GluN2B-selective NMDA Receptor Inhibitor NP10679 for the Treatment of Neurologic Deficit after Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
Journal Article J Pharmacol Exp Ther · October 23, 2024 Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) may be associated with cerebral vasospasm, which can lead to delayed cerebral ischemia, infarction, and worsened functional outcomes. The delayed nature of cerebral ischemia secondary to SAH-related vasculopathy pr ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Duke Testing Site for Stroke Preclinical Assessment Network
ResearchInvestigator · Awarded by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke · 2023 - 2026Evaluation of neuromodulatory therapeutic candidates in Neurodegenerative animal models
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Red Abby Labs LLC · 2025 - 2026Prevention of Pain Chronification and Neuroinflammation After Traumatic Brain Injury by Neuroprotectin D1 and GPR37 Signaling
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by Department of Defense · 2021 - 2026View All Grants
Education
Hunan Medical University (China) ·
1994
M.D.