Prof. Dr. Yajie Liu | Cardiac Imaging | Best Researcher Award
Peking University Shenzhen Hospital | China
Author Profile:
๐Prof. Dr. Yajie Liu โ A Pioneer in Radiation Oncology & Cancer Research Excellence
๐ EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS
Dr. Yajie Liu began her medical journey with a Bachelor of Medicine (1985โ1990) from Norman Bethune University of Medical Sciences. Driven by a deep interest in oncology, she completed her Master's degree in Oncology (1993โ1996) from Harbin Medical University, followed by a prestigious Ph.D. in Oncology (1998โ2001) at the Peking Union Medical College.
To expand her global medical perspective, she completed a Visiting Scholar Fellowship in Radiation Oncology at Chonnam National University Hospital in South Korea in 2010.
๐ฅ PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS
Dr. Liu's medical career spans over three decades of dedicated clinical service and leadership:
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1990โ1992: Resident Physician, ENT, First Workers' Hospital of Liaohe Petroleum Exploration Bureau
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1992โ1998: Resident & Attending Physician, Radiation Oncology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University
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2001โ2017: Progressed from Attending to Chief Physician and Deputy Director at Shenzhen Peopleโs Hospital
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2017โPresent: Chief Physician and Director, Department of Radiation Oncology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital
Her ascent to leadership reflects a consistent trajectory of clinical excellence and patient-centered care in oncology.
๐ฌ CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON CARDIAC IMAGING
Dr. Liu has led and co-led numerous research projects focused on:
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Radiosensitization in Cancer Therapy
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Hyperthermia and Serum Biomarkers
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Radiation-Induced Brain Injury
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Gene Assays for Breast Cancer Prognosis
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Advanced Radiotherapy Strategies for Rectal and Colorectal Cancer
She has actively participated in national-level research, contributing to the Ministry of Science & Technology's high-impact projects on biomarkers and innovative radiotherapy techniques.
๐ก RESEARCH FUNDING & PROJECT LEADERSHIP
As Principal Investigator (PI):
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Shenzhen Science & Technology Bureau (4 Projects)
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Shenzhen Health Commission (1 Project)
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International Collaboration Grant (ยฅ500K)
These funded projects demonstrate her innovative approach in blending clinical insight with technological advancement, especially in plasma therapy and hypoxic tumor sensitization.
๐ PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP & ACADEMIC SERVICE
Dr. Liu holds key roles in multiple national and regional medical bodies:
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Standing Committee Member, CRTOG
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Committee Member, Radiotherapy Branch, Chinese Medical Doctor Association
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Vice Chair, Lung Cancer Committee, Guangdong Women Doctorsโ Association
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Director, Radiotherapy Branch, Shenzhen Anti-Cancer Association
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Council Member, Jiusan Society Shenzhen Chapter
Her positions reflect widespread recognition of her expertise and leadership in oncology.
๐ ACADEMIC CITES & COLLABORATIONS
While specific citation metrics are not provided here, Dr. Liuโs work on biomarkers, 21-gene assays, radiation injury, and colorectal cancer radiosensitization has contributed to national and international collaborations, significantly enriching the literature in radiation oncology.
๐ IMPACT AND INFLUENCE
Dr. Liu's multidisciplinary research has influenced clinical protocols, improved patient outcomes, and inspired young oncologists across China. Her work on low-temperature plasma in radiosensitization reflects her commitment to cutting-edge translational oncology.
๐ฎ LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS
Dr. Yajie Liu's legacy is marked by:
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Pioneering radiotherapy techniques
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Mentoring future oncology leaders
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Driving forward international research collaborations
Her future direction is expected to focus on precision oncology, AI-guided radiotherapy planning, and expanding patient-centered cancer care models.
๐ NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
"Supplementing sialic acid analogs overcomes radiotherapy resistance in triple-negative breast cancer by exacerbating ER stress"
Authors: M Yang, D Shi, J Lyu, Y Pan, Y Lyv, X Chen, Y Ouyang, Y Liu, Y Li, L Song
Journal: Redox Biology
Year: 2025
"X-ray-activated nanoscintillators integrated with tumor-associated neutrophils polarization for improved radiotherapy in metastatic colorectal cancer"
Authors: H Li, J Zeng, Q You, M Zhang, Y Shi, X Yang, W Gu, Y Liu, N Hu, Y Wang, X Chen, J Mu
Journal: Biomaterials
Year: 2025