Dr. Zhang Jinde is an Associate Professor at the University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, specializing in vascular tissue engineering and biomaterial modification for tissue regeneration. He completed his PhD at Donghua University, focusing on biomaterials, and has worked as a postdoctoral researcher at Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital. With extensive experience in biomimetic materials, Dr. Zhang is dedicated to developing advanced biomaterials like nanofibers and hydrogels for tissue regeneration. 🌱
Bacterial cellulose-based scaffold modified with anti-CD29 antibody to selectively capture urine-derived stem cells for bladder repair
Authors: Shao, T., Yan, M., Liu, R., Yi, B., Zhou, Q.
Journal: Carbohydrate Polymers
Year: 2025, Volume 352, Article 123150
Summary: The article focuses on a bacterial cellulose-based scaffold modified with anti-CD29 antibody for selectively capturing urine-derived stem cells aimed at bladder repair.
Fucoidan-derived carbon dots as nanopenetrants of blood-brain barrier for Parkinson’s disease treatment
Authors: Han, M., Yi, B., Song, R., Shen, X., Zhou, Q.
Journal: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
Year: 2025, Volume 680, pp. 516–527
Summary: This study investigates fucoidan-derived carbon dots as nanocarriers for penetrating the blood-brain barrier to treat Parkinson’s disease.
ADSCC-CM-Induced Keratin Hydrogel-Based Bioactive Microneedle Patch Containing Triamcinolone Acetonide for the Treatment of Pathological Scar
Authors: Li, C., Yi, B., Xu, Q., Zhou, Q., Wang, Z.
Journal: Advanced Functional Materials
Year: 2024, Volume 34(46), Article 2400457
Summary: This research presents a keratin hydrogel-based microneedle patch, induced by ADSCC-conditioned media, for the treatment of pathological scars.
Mechanical loading on cell-free polymer composite scaffold enhances in situ regeneration of fully functional Achilles tendon in a rabbit model
Authors: Wang, W., Lin, X., Tu, T., Zhang, P., Liu, W.
Journal: Biomaterials Advances
Year: 2024, Volume 163, Article 213950
Summary: The article discusses the effects of mechanical loading on a cell-free polymer scaffold, promoting tendon regeneration in a rabbit model.
Piezoelectrically-enhanced composite membranes mimicking the tendinous electrical microenvironment for advanced tendon repair
Authors: Wang, W., Wang, P., Li, Q., Liu, W., Wang, X.
Journal: Nano Today
Year: 2024, Volume 57, Article 102381
Summary: This study explores the use of piezoelectric composite membranes for tendon repair by mimicking the electrical microenvironment.
Ecofriendly and high-performance flexible pressure sensor derived from natural plant materials for intelligent audible and silent speech recognition
Authors: Zheng, X., Yi, B., Zhou, Q., Li, Y., Li, Y.
Journal: Nano Energy
Year: 2024, Volume 126, Article 109701
Summary: The article presents a flexible pressure sensor made from natural plant materials, intended for speech recognition applications.
Sulfated Chitosan-Modified CuS Nanocluster: A Versatile Nanoformulation for Simultaneous Antibacterial and Bone Regenerative Therapy in Periodontitis
Authors: Chen, X., Huang, N., Wang, D., Yuan, C., Zhou, Q.
Journal: ACS Nano
Year: 2024, Volume 18(22), pp. 14312–14326
Summary: This study introduces a sulfated chitosan-modified CuS nanocluster for combined antibacterial and bone regeneration therapy in periodontitis.
Polylysine-derived carbon quantum dots modulate T lymphocyte responses for periodontitis treatment
Authors: Deng, X., Yi, B., Guo, F., Yuan, C., Zhou, Q.
Journal: Materials and Design
Year: 2024, Volume 241, Article 112975
Summary: The research highlights how polylysine-derived carbon quantum dots can modulate T lymphocyte responses to treat periodontitis.
Physiological cyclic stretching potentiates the cell–cell junctions in vascular endothelial layer formed on aligned fiber substrate
Authors: Shi, Y., Li, D., Yi, B., Xu, T., Zhang, Y.
Journal: Biomaterials Advances
Year: 2024, Volume 157, Article 213751
Summary: This paper explores how cyclic stretching can enhance cell–cell junctions in a vascular endothelial layer on an aligned fiber substrate.
The Combination of Aligned PDA-Fe@PLCL Conduit with Aligned GelMA Hydrogel Promotes Peripheral Nerve Regeneration
Authors: Wang, P., You, J., Liu, G., Yi, B., Huang, Q.
Journal: Advanced Healthcare Materials
Year: 2024 (in press)
Summary: This research proposes a combined conduit and hydrogel approach to promote peripheral nerve regeneration.
The candidate is highly deserving of the Best Researcher Award due to their solid academic background, exceptional research contributions in biomaterials, and the promising potential for their findings to shape the future of regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. While areas like interdisciplinary collaboration, public engagement, and commercialization could be strengthened, their work shows significant potential for continued innovation. Given their drive and track record of excellence, they are poised to make enduring contributions to both academic and clinical fields.