Hao Wang

Hao Wang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences at the School of Public Health, University of Michigan, specializing in environmental neurotoxicology and its implications for neurological health.

His academic credentials include:

• PhD in Environmental Toxicology from the University of Washington (2018)
• MS in Biochemistry from Zhejiang University (2012)
• BS in Biology from Nanjing Normal University (2009)

Dr. Wang's research centers on environmental pollutant neurotoxicity, with emphasis on gut-brain axis disruption, neurodegenerative disease mechanisms, and adult neurogenesis. He investigates how heavy metals and air pollution trigger cognitive deficits using transgenic rodent models combined with metagenomic and single-cell sequencing technologies to identify molecular pathways and develop intervention strategies.

Analysis of his publications (2018-2022) reveals consistent focus on cadmium-induced neurological damage, particularly its effects on memory systems and hippocampal function in Alzheimer's disease models. His work integrates toxicology, neuroscience, and microbiome research to elucidate cross-system interactions in environmental disease pathogenesis.

Dr. Wang secured a K99/R00 grant from NIEHS for "Understanding the role of the gut-brain axis in modulating Cadmium neurotoxicity" and maintains active collaborations in environmental health sciences. His laboratory develops innovative approaches to mitigate neurotoxicant impacts through molecular and physiological interventions.