Huan Wang

Huan Wang, M.D., Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery and Orthopedics at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota. Her research focuses on overcoming challenges in peripheral nerve injury (PNI) recovery through regenerative strategies.

• Academic Rank: Associate Professor of Neurosurgery and Orthopedics
• Education: PhD from Shanghai Medical University, Residency/Training at Huashan Hospital, Fellowships at Mayo Clinic and University of Mississippi Medical Center

Dr. Wang’s research targets expanding the therapeutic window for nerve regeneration via:

• Tissue-engineered delivery of growth factors to enhance neurotrophic support
• Using Schwann cells from nerve-derived or adipose stem cell sources to improve regeneration microenvironment
• Developing novel animal models to study denervation muscle changes and predict repair outcomes

Her work investigates electromyographic markers, muscle fiber transitions, and myogenic gene alterations to optimize surgical interventions. Recent publications highlight advancements in direct muscle neurotization and malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) therapies, emphasizing translational applications.

Dr. Wang collaborates with institutions like Massachusetts General Hospital, Indiana Hand Center, and Malmo University Hospital. Her research aligns with Mayo Clinic’s Regenerative Neurobiology and CCaTS initiatives.