Bing Hu

Professor Bing Hu is Professor of Oral Biology at the Peninsula Dental School, University of Plymouth. He directs the Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine Laboratory and previously served as Associate Head of School (Research). His education includes a BDS and MSc in Orthodontics from Capital Medical University, and dual PhDs in Orthodontics/Oral Biology (Capital Medical University) and Cellular & Molecular Biology (University of Strasbourg).

Research focuses on:

• Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine
• Tooth development and periodontal fibrosis
• Skin development and cancer pathogenesis
• Mitochondrial dysfunction in oral diseases
• Autophagy mechanisms in dental tissues

Publication analysis (2012-2023) reveals key themes: SARS-CoV-2 oral manifestations, Notch signaling in tissue maturation, stem cell regulation via autophagy/ciliary dynamics, and epithelial-mesenchymal interactions in development and cancer. Recent work explores viral-induced periodontal damage and mitochondrial metabolism.

Awards:

• IADR William J. Gies Award
• Journal of Dental Research Cover of the Year (2006)
• EU Marie Curie Fellowship

Supervised 6 PhD students (2019-2023) including Donald Singer, Jemma Walker, and Charlotte Illsley. Secured major funding from EU, UKRI, and medical charities for stem cell and oral pathology research.