Prof. Zijian Wu | Neuron Physics | Innovative Research Award

Prof. Zijian Wu | Neuron Physics | Teacher at Anhui University of Chinese Medicine | China

Neuron Physics provides a foundational scientific lens through which Prof. Zijian Wu conducts his pioneering translational research in neural regulation, cardiovascular modulation, and acupuncture mechanisms, positioning him among the leading figures applying Neuron Physics principles to clinical acupuncture and meridian regulation. Prof. Zijian Wu, a Professor and Doctoral Supervisor with a Ph.D. in Traditional Chinese Medicine and extensive expertise in neuroanatomy, myocardial ischemia, neural signaling pathways, and gut–brain axis neurophysiology, currently serves as Vice Dean and Associate Director at the Acupuncture and Meridian Research Institute, School of Acupuncture and Tuina, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, while contributing significantly to the understanding of somatosensory–visceral interactions through the prism of Neuron Physics. With foundational academic training comprising Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Acupuncture and Tuina from Anhui College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, he advanced his academic journey by earning a Ph.D. at Anhui University of Chinese Medicine and gaining valuable international research exposure as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Manitoba, Canada, integrating neurophysiology, cardiovascular medicine, and computational conceptual models of neural pathways consistent with Neuron Physics. Professionally, Prof. Zijian Wu has progressed through positions of responsibility, starting as Lecturer and Assistant Professor, then contributing to scientific administration as Deputy and Section Chief in the Office of Science and Technology, rising to Associate Professor, and ultimately to Professor and Vice Dean, with all roles reflecting his scholarly commitment to Neuron Physics applied to neural circuitry underlying myocardial ischemia and cardiovascular autonomic regulation. His research interests include myocardial ischemia neural mechanisms, neural sensory conduction mapping, orexinergic modulation of cardiovascular risks, neural pathway decoding of acupuncture effects, microbiota–gut–brain axis modulation, cerebral neuroprotection, oxidative stress biomolecular regulation, and translational neuroscience techniques, all deeply rooted in Neuron Physics theoretical frameworks. Through principal leadership of major funded projects supported by provincial initiatives, national science foundations, and national R&D programs, Prof. Zijian Wu applies Neuron Physics concepts to explain sensory-neural regulatory mechanisms behind electroacupuncture modulation of ventricular function, afferent liver meridian conduction, PAG regulation, orexinergic signaling, and gut–brain neural integration. His scientific skills span rodent myocardial ischemia modeling, neural tracer application, electrophysiology, neurobehavioral assessment, molecular biomarker quantification, oxidative stress biochemical profiling, advanced neural pathway tracing, and clinical evaluation of acupuncture efficacy, demonstrating high proficiency in experimental and translational Neuron Physics–aligned methodologies. Honors associated with his work are reflected in consistent competitive research funding, institutional leadership, and scholarly recognition as a doctoral mentor shaping the next generation of neurophysiology-acupuncture researchers. In conclusion, Prof. Zijian Wu represents a remarkable fusion of Neuron Physics and Traditional Chinese Medicine–neurocardiology research, contributing novel mechanistic insights into neural regulation of cardiac function, advancing neural pathway sciences, and providing globally significant translational frameworks for clinical application.

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Featured Publications

1. Wu, Z. (2025). Electroacupuncture improves cardiac function in mice with myocardial infarction through Glu neurons in ventrolateral periaqueductal gray. Advanced Biology. (2025).

2. Wu, Z. (2022). Study on the central neural pathway and the relationship between the heart and small intestine via a dual neural tracer. PLOS ONE. (2022).

3. Wu, Z. (2021). Mechanisms of electroacupuncture pretreatment in alleviating myocardial ischemia reperfusion injury: Interactions between the cerebellar fastigial nucleus and lateral hypothalamic area. Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies. (2021).

4. Wu, Z. (2021). Roles of central orexinergic system on cardiovascular function and acupuncture on intervention of cardiovascular risk. Neuropeptides. (2021).

5. Wu, Z. (2019). Does moxa smoke have significant effect on the acupuncturist’s respiratory system? A population-based study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. (2019).

6. Wu, Z. (2019). Upregulation of antioxidant thioredoxin by antidepressants fluoxetine and venlafaxine. Psychopharmacology. (2019).

7. Wu, Z. (2019). Upregulation of thioredoxin-interacting protein in brain of amyloid-β protein precursor/presenilin 1 transgenic mice and amyloid-β treated neuronal cells. Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. (2019).