Prof. Dr. Dongling Liu | TCM Pharmacology & Safety Research | Best Researcher Award

Gansu University Of Chinese Medicine | China

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🌟 PROF. DR. DONGLING LIU: A TRAILBLAZER IN CARDIOVASCULAR PHARMACOLOGY AND TCM INNOVATION

🎓 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Professor Dongling Liu began her academic journey with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Lanzhou University (2003–2007). Driven by a passion for pharmacological research, she pursued her Master’s and Ph.D. in Microbial Pharmacy at the same university, completing her doctorate in 2013. These formative years laid the foundation for her expertise in cardiovascular pharmacology and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).

👩‍🏫 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

In September 2013, Professor Liu joined the School of Pharmacy at Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, progressing through roles from Lecturer to Professor. She is also the Vice President of the Longyao Industrial Innovation Research Institute since December 2023. Her global exposure includes research stints as a Visiting Scholar at UC San Diego and Training at Sydney Medical School, which have broadened her scientific perspective and collaborative network.

🔬 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON TCM PHARMACOLOGY & SAFETY RESEARCH

With a specialization in cardiovascular pharmacology, Professor Liu has led four NSFC projects, primarily exploring molecular mechanisms behind doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity and the cardioprotective effects of TCM compounds. Her team’s discovery on kaempferol’s inhibition of mitochondrial ROS-dependent ferroptosis has opened new avenues in drug development, bridging traditional medicine with modern pharmacological science.

📚 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Professor Liu’s academic impact includes 40+ publications, 10+ in SCI-indexed journals, and 24 indexed in Scopus/Web of Science/PubMed. Her cumulative impact factor over the last 3 years is 29.1, with an H-index of 8 (Scopus ID: 57216257824). She has also secured 4 patents (8 pending) and published a reference book.

🏆 ACADEMIC CITES AND RECOGNITION

Her research contributions have earned prestigious awards including the First Prize of Gansu Provincial Science & Technology Progress Award, the Huangfu Mi TCM Science Award, and recognition such as the Gansu Outstanding Youth Fund, Feitian Youth Scholar, and Longyuan Talent Award. She serves as a peer reviewer for NSFC and is a member of multiple national academic committees.

🌍 COLLABORATIONS, PROJECTS & EXTENSION WORK

Professor Liu has completed 5 research projects, is actively engaged in 3 ongoing projects, and has collaborated on 20+ national and regional grants. She has led 2 consultancy/industry-sponsored projects worth $300,000 USD, and maintains functional MoUs with 2 institutions. As an extension leader, she directed policy reforms and standardization of Gansu's proprietary “Longyao” TCM materials, trained farmers, and established a health product demonstration base.

🎤 CONFERENCES, TALKS AND EDITORIAL ROLES

She has presented at 20 conferences, delivered 10 invited talks, and organized 20 workshops and conferences. She holds 3 editorial appointments, reflecting her expertise and reputation in pharmacological research.

🎓 RESEARCH SCHOLAR DEVELOPMENT

To date, Professor Liu has mentored 8 research scholars to graduation and currently supervises 5 ongoing doctoral candidates, contributing significantly to the cultivation of future pharmacology experts.

🔮 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Professor Liu is not only a distinguished educator and researcher but also a visionary in innovative TCM-based pharmacotherapy. Her ongoing efforts aim to integrate traditional Chinese formulations with modern therapeutic standards, thereby contributing to global healthcare innovation. Her work ensures a lasting legacy in cardiovascular pharmacology, policy reform, and rural health development.

📑 NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS

"Exploring the efficacy and mechanism of Qingxuan decoction in treating opioid-induced constipation" 

Authors: Y., Zhang, Yarong , H., Cao, Haoshi , L., Su, Linling , ... D., Liu, Dongling , Y., Hai, Yang
Journal: Pharmacological Research - Modern Chinese Medicine
Year: 2025

"Effect of shenmai injection on anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity: A systematic review and meta-analysis" 

Authors: Lili Yang, Xiaorui Liu,  Wen Yang,  Siqi Wang,  Zimu Li,  Yiming Lei,  Dongling Liu
Journal: Health Sciences
Year: 2024