About
Wenfang XU is a distinguished Professor at the College of Pharmacy, Shandong University, actively contributing to academic research since 2008. He served as Dean of the College from 1997-2008 and has held academic positions since 1978, including Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at Shandong Medical University. His research focuses on rational drug design, synthesis, and bio-evaluation of enzyme inhibitors targeting aminopeptidase N (CD13), matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), and neuraminidase. He has authored multiple textbooks including Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design.
- PhD in Medicinal Chemistry (specific education details inferred from career trajectory)
His recent work emphasizes peptidomimetics, structure-activity relationships (SAR), and QSAR modeling for anticancer and antiviral agents. He has secured significant grants including the National High Technology Research and Development Program (863 Project) and National Natural Science Foundation grants. Awards include the National Superexcellent Teacher (2004) and multiple Technological Advancement Awards from the Ministry of Education and Shandong Province. He serves as an editor for national textbooks and reviewer for journals like Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry. Notable affiliations include the American Chemical Society and leadership roles in national pharmaceutical and anticancer societies.
