Current Members

Dr. Yu Zhang (章宇), Postdoc

2021 – Now, Postdoc fellow, Shenzhen University, China
2016 – 2021, Joint-Ph.D, Shantou University, China & University of Groningen, The Netherlands
2013-2016, M.Sc, Immunology, Shantou University, China
2008-2012, B.Sc, Biotechnology, Anhui Medical University, China

Publications:
1. Zhang Y, Huo X, Lu X, Zeng Z, Faas MM, Xu X. Exposure to multiple heavy metals associate with aberrant immune homeostasis and inflammatory activation in preschool children. Chemosphere. 2020. 257:127257. (5-IF: 6.956)
2. Zhang Y, Xu X, Sun D, Cao J, Zhang Y, Huo X. Alteration of the number and percentage of innate immune cells in preschool children from an e-waste recycling area. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 2017. 145:615-622. (5-IF: 6.393)
3. Zhang Y, Huo X, Cao J, Yang T, Xu L, Xu X. Elevated lead levels and adverse effects on natural killer cells in children from an electronic waste recycling area. Environ Pollut. 2016. 213:143-150. (5-IF: 8.35)
4. Zeng X, Xu C, Xu X, Zhang Y, Huang Y, Huo X. Elevated lead levels in relation to low serum neuropeptide Y and adverse behavioral effects in preschool children with e-waste exposure. Chemosphere. 2020. 269:129380. (5-IF: 6.956)
5. Zheng X, Huo X, Zhang Y, Wang Q, Zhang Y, Xu X. Cardiovascular endothelial inflammation by chronic coexposure to lead (Pb) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from preschool children in an e-waste recycling area. Environ Pollut. 2019. 246:587-596. (5-IF: 8.35)
6. Zeng Z, Huo X, Zhang Y, Hylkema MN, Wu Y, Xu X. Differential DNA methylation in newborns with maternal exposure to heavy metals from an e-waste recycling area. Environ Res. 2019. 171:536-545. (5-IF: 6.824)
7. Cai H, Xu X, Zhang Y, Cong X, Lu X, Huo X. Elevated lead levels from e-waste exposure are linked to sensory integration difficulties in preschool children. Neurotoxicology. 2019. 71:150-158. (5-IF: 4.351)
8. Zhang S, Huo X, Zhang Y, Huang Y, Zheng X, Xu X. Ambient fine particulate matter inhibits innate airway antimicrobial activity in preschool children in e-waste areas. Environ Int. 2019. 123:535-542. (5-IF: 10.72)
9. Huo X, Dai Y, Yang T, Zhang Y, Li M, Xu X. Decreased erythrocyte CD44 and CD58 expression link e-waste Pb toxicity to changes in erythrocyte immunity in preschool children. Sci Total Environ. 2019. 664:690-697. (5-IF: 7.842)
10. Lu X, Xu X, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Wang C, Huo X. Elevated inflammatory Lp-PLA2 and IL-6 link e-waste Pb toxicity to cardiovascular risk factors in preschool children. Environ Pollut. 2018. 234:601-609. (5-IF: 8.35)
11. Zeng Z, Huo X, Zhang Y, Xiao Z, Zhang Y, Xu X. Lead exposure is associated with risk of impaired coagulation in preschool children from an e-waste recycling area. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2018. 25(21):20670-20679. (5-IF: 4.306)
12. Cao J, Xu X, Zhang Y, Zeng Z, Hylkema MN, Huo X. Increased memory T cell populations in Pb-exposed children from an e-waste-recycling area. Sci Total Environ. 2018. 616-617:988-995. (5-IF: 7.842)
13. Lu X, Xu X, Lin Y, Zhang Y, Huo X. Phthalate exposure as a risk factor for hypertension. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2018. 25(21):20550-20561. (5-IF: 4.306)
14. Dai Y, Huo X, Zhang Y, Yang T, Li M, Xu X. Elevated lead levels and changes in blood morphology and erythrocyte CR1 in preschool children from an e-waste area. Sci Total Environ. 2017. 592:51-59. (5-IF: 7.842)
15. Hou W, Xu X, Lei Y, Cao J, Zhang Y, Chen L, Huo X. The role of the PM2.5-associated metals in pathogenesis of child Mycoplasma Pneumoniae infections: a systematic review. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2016. 23(11):10604-10614. (5-IF: 4.306)
16. Liu W, Huo X, Liu D, Zeng X, Zhang Y, Xu X. S100β in heavy metal-related child attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in an informal e-waste recycling area. Neurotoxicology. 2014. 45:185-91. (5-IF: 4.351)

Dr. Yuzhang He (何玉张), Postdoc

2021 – Now, Postdoc fellow, Shenzhen University, China
2021 – Now, Lecturer/Instructor, Southwest University, China
2019-2020, Joint-PhD, Center for Discovery and Innovation, USA
2015-2021, PhD, South China Agricultural University, China
2011-2015, B.Sc, Southwest University, China

Publications:
1. Yu-Zhang He*, Jin-Ru Yan, Bing He, et al. A Transposon-Associated CRISPR/Cas9 System Specifically Eliminates both Chromosomal and Plasmid-Borne mcr-1 in Escherichia coli [J]. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 2021, DOI:10.1128/AAC.01054-21.
2. Yu-Zhang He*, Ying Xu, Jian Sun, et al. Novel plasmid-borne fimbriae-associated gene cluster participates in biofilm formation in Escherichia coli, Microbial Drug Resistance[J], 2021, DOI: 10.1089/mdr.2020.0512.
3. Yu-Zhang He*, Xu Kuang, Teng-Fei Long, et al. Re-engineering a mobile-CRISPR/Cas9 system for antimicrobial resistance gene curing and immunization in Escherichia coli [J]. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 2021, DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkab368.
4. Yu-Zhang He*, Teng-Fei Long, Bing He, et al. ISEc69-mediated mobilization of the colistin resistance gene mcr-2 in Escherichia coli, Frontiers in Microbiology[J], 2021, DOI:10.3389/fmicb.2020.564973.
5. Yu-Zhang He*, Teng-Fei Long, Cai-Ping Chen, et al. ISKpn40-Mediated Mobilization of the Colistin Resistance Gene mcr-3.11 in Escherichia coli [J], Antimicrobial Agents Chemother, 2020, DOI:10.1128/AAC.00851-20.
6. Yu-Zhang He*, Xing-Ping Li, Yuan-Yuan Miao, et al. The ISApl12 Dimer Circular Intermediate Participates in mcr-1 Transposition[J]. Frontiers in Microbiology, 2019, DOI:10.3389/fmicb.2019.00015.
7. Mingju Hao, Yu-Zhang He, Haifang Zhang*, et al. CRISPR-Cas9-Mediated Carbapenemase Gene and Plasmid Curing in Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae[J], Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 2020, DOI: 10.1128/AAC.00843-20. (Co-first author)

Dr. Jinzhao Ou (区锦钊), Postdoc

2023 – Now, Postdoc fellow, Shenzhen University, China
2017-2023, Ph.D, University of Chinese Academy of Science, China
2013-2017, B.Sc, Northeastern University, China

Publications
1. Jinzhao Ou*, Meng Zhu, Xiaoyan Ju, Dandan Xu, Guojun Lu, Kejia Li, Wei Jiang, Chenxiao Wan, Yuexia Zhao, Yongping Han, Ye Tian, Zhongwei Niu. 1D Rod-like Tobacco Mosaic Virus Promotes Macrophage Polarization for a Tumor-Suppressive Microenvironment. Nano Lett. 2023, 23, 2056.
2. Jinzhao Ou*, Mengzhen Xing, Wei Jiang, Guojun Lu, Dandan Xu, Chengxiao Wan, Kejia Li, Wei Qian, Yu Liu, Aguo Chen, Meng Zhu, Xiaoyan Ju, Man Wu, Shidong Jiang, Yunhua Gao, Ye Tian, Zhongwei Niu. Transcutaneous Immunization of 1D Rod-like Tobacco Mosaic Virus-based Peptide Vaccine Using a Tip-loaded Microneedle. (Prepare to submit)
3. Jinzhao Ou, Mingliang Mei, Xinxin Xu. Journal of Solid State Chemistry 2016, 238, 182.
4. Dandan Xu, Xiaoyan Ju, Meng Zhu, Jinzhao Ou*, Guojun Lu, Chenxiao Wan, Kejia Li, Wei Jiang, Xinyu Jia, Yongping Han, Zhongwei Niu. Surface Decoration with Leucine Tetrapeptide: An Antibacterial Strategy Against Gram-negative Bacteria. J. Colloid Interface Sci. 2023, 641, 126-134.
5. Zhu Meng, Chen Yuzhou, Ou Jinzhao*, Li Zhao, Huang Sha, Hu Xiaohua, Ju Xiaoyan, Tian Ye, Niu Zhongwei. Chin J Burns Wounds 2022, 38, 923.
6. Guocheng Xie, Sijia Gao, Jinzhao Ou*, Meng Zhu, Man Wu, Xiaoyan Ju, Zhuang Li, Ye Tian, Zhongwei Niu. Nano Lett. 2021, 21, 1722.
7. Xiaoyan Ju, Jun Chen, Mengxue Zhou, Meng Zhu, Zhuang Li, Sijia Gao, Jinzhao Ou*, Dandan Xu, Man Wu, Shidong Jiang, Yi Hu, Ye Tian, Zhongwei Niu. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2020, 12, 13731.
8. Hao Denga, Xu-cong Wang, Lin Wang, Zi-jie Li, Peng-liang Liang, Jin-zhao Ou*, Kang Liu, Li-yong Yuan, Zhong-yi Jiang, Li-rong Zheng, Zhi-fang Chai, Wei-qun Shi. Chemical Engineering Journal 2020, 401.
9. Yuan Jia, Xinxin Xu, Jinzhao Ou*, Xiaoxia Liu, Fa-nian Shi. Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers 2017, 4, 1344.
10. Yuan Jia, Xinxin Xu, Jinzhao Ou*, Xiaoxia Liu. Chemistry 2017, 23, 16026.
11. Tingting Lu, Xinxin Xu, Huili Li, Zhenyu Li, Xia Zhang, Jinzhao Ou*, Mingliang Mei. Dalton Trans 2015, 44, 2267.

Dr. Tingting Zhang (张婷婷), Postdoc

2023 – Now, Postdoc fellow, Shenzhen University, China
2018-2023, Ph.D, Northwest A&F University, China
2015-2018, M.Sc, Nanjing Agricultural University, China
2011-2015, B.Sc Henan Agricultural University, China

Publications
1. Zhang T, Li M, Shi T, Yan Y, et al. Transmission of the gut microbiome in cohousing goats and pigs. Front Microbiol. 2022 Sep 7;13
2. Li Z#, Wang X#, Zhang Y#, Yu Z#, Zhang T#, et al. Genomic insights into the phylogeny and biomass-degrading enzymes of rumen ciliates. ISME J. 2022 Dec;16(12):2775-2787.
3. Zhang TT, Zhang GM, Jin YH, Guo YX, et al. Energy restriction affect liver development in Hu sheep ram lambs through Hippo signaling pathway. Tissue Cell. 2017 Oct;49(5):603-611.
4. Shi T, Zhang T, Wang X, et al. Metagenomic Analysis of in Vitro Ruminal Fermentation Reveals the Role of the Copresent Microbiome in Plant Biomass Degradation. J Agric Food Chem. 2022 Sep 28;70(38):12095-12106.
5. Guo Z, Zhang T, Chen Z, et al. Occurrence, Distribution, and Genetic Diversity of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) Viruses in Four Major Alfalfa-Producing Provinces of China. Front Microbiol. 2022 Jan 13;12:771361.
6. Zhang GM, Zhang TT, An SY, El-Samahy MA, Yang H, Wan YJ, Meng FX, Xiao SH, Wang F, Lei ZH. Expression of Hippo signaling pathway components in Hu sheep male reproductive tract and spermatozoa. Theriogenology. 2019 Mar 1;126:239-248.
7. Pan X, Ma Z, Sun X, Li H, Zhang T, Zhao C, et al. CNEReg Interprets Ruminant-specific Conserved Non-coding Elements by Developmental Gene Regulatory Network. Genomics Proteomics Bioinformatics. 2022 Dec 6:S1672-0229(22)00148-6.

Yongmei Hu (胡勇梅), Research Assistant

2023 – Now, RA, Shenzhen University, China
22020-2023, M. Pharm, Lanzhou University, China
2016-2020, B. Sc, Ocean University of China, China

Publications
1. Yong-Mei Hu, et al., Ying-Qian Liu*. Efficacy of pterostilbene suppression on Aspergillus flavus growth, aflatoxin biosynthesis and potential mechanisms. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 2023, 404, 110318.
2. Tian-Lin Wu1, Yong-Mei Hu1 (Co-first author), et al., Ying-Qian Liu*. Insights into the mode of action of 2-(4-methoxyphenyl) ethyl isothiocyanate on Aspergillus niger. Food Control, 2022, 136, 108871.
3. Jing-Ru Wang1, Yong-Mei Hu1 (Co-first author), et al., Ying-Qian Liu*. Allicin-inspired Heterocyclic disulfides as novel antimicrobial agents. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2022, 70, 37, 11782-11791.
4. Wen-Bin Zhao1, Jun-Xia An1, Yong-Mei Hu, et al., Ying-Qian Liu*. Tavaborole-Induced Inhibition of the Aminoacyl-tRNA Biosynthesis Pathway against Botrytis cinerea Contributes to Disease Control and Fruit Quality Preservation. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2022, 70, 39, 12297–12309.

Alan Yau (丘兆華), Intern

2023.07-2023.09，Intern, Shenzhen University
22021-2022, MSc, Imperial College London, UK
2017-2021, BSc, The University of Hong Kong, HKSAR

Junyu Huang (黄俊瑜), Master student

2021 – Now, Master student, Shenzhen University, China
2016-2020, B.Sc, Sun Yat-Sen University, China

Yujie Sheng（盛宇杰）, Master Student

2022-Now，Master student，Shenzhen University，China
2021-2022，Medical editor，Youlai Doctor，China
2017-2021，B.Sc，Hunan Normal University，China

Ling Liu（刘玲）, Master Student (Visiting)

2021-Now, M.Sc, Southern Medical University, China
2017-2021, B.Sc, Sichuan University, China

Zixian Wu (吴子娴), Master Student

2023 – Now, Master Student, Shenzhen University, China
2019 – 2023, B.Sc, Zunyi Medical University, China

Mingyue Luo (罗鸣越), Visiting Researcher

2020-Now, Shenzhen Xbiome Biotech Co., Ltd, China
In 2018, participated SZU-China iGEM team as a team leader and won the Second Runner Up of Undergraduate group, best manufacturing project and Best Product Design. Nominated for Best Wiki, Best Integrated Human Practices, Best Model and Best Education & Public Engagement.
In 2017, participated SZU-China iGEM team as a team member and won the best manufacturing project.
2016-2020, B.Sc, ShenZhen University, China

Publication
He H, Li G, Zhang J, et al. Efficiency of gerAa, tupA and ca transformation in Bacillus subtilis for self-healing of concrete cracks[J]. Journal of Ceramic Processing Research, 2019, 20(5): 470-478.

Fei Yang (杨菲), Bachelor Student

2021 – Now, Freshman, Shenzhen University, China

Sihan Chen(陈思含), Bachelor Student

2022 – Now, Freshman, Shenzhen University, China

Yiyang Lei (雷屹洋), Bachelor Student

2022 – Now, Freshman, Shenzhen University, China

Yujie Yang (杨雨洁), Bachelor Student

2022 – Now, Freshman, Shenzhen University, China