Richard Zhang

Dr. Richard Zhang is a Research Fellow at La Trobe University's Department of Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology & Pharmacology. He holds a PhD from Monash University (2019), specializing in ischemic stroke immunology and statistical modeling. His research focuses on developing therapies for cardiovascular diseases and stroke, with expertise in small animal surgeries, molecular techniques, and advanced statistical analyses. He has published 16 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Stroke and Trends in Pharmacological Sciences.

Education:

• PhD in Pharmacology, Monash University (2019)
• Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Advanced with Honours), Monash University (2014)

Research Interests:

• Novel stroke therapies
• Cardiovascular disease pathology
• Immune responses in stroke
• Stem cell applications in therapy

His work emphasizes reducing post-stroke cognitive deficits and hemorrhage risks, particularly in hypertensive conditions. Articles highlight advancements in amnion epithelial cell therapies and genetic modulation strategies.

Awards & Memberships:

• Active member of ISCBFM, SSA, WSO, and Australia Neuroscience Society
• Awarded grants for stroke research during PhD

Advising & Labs:

• Supervised PhD/Masters/Honours students
• Associated with La Trobe's Centre of Cardiovascular Biology and Disease Research