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Dr. Ling Zhu is an Associate Professor and Senior Research Fellow at the Save Sight Institute, University of Sydney. He holds dual affiliations with the Centre for Drug Discovery Innovation and the University of Sydney Nano Institute. His research focuses on retinal diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and macular telangiectasia type 2, combining clinical and basic research approaches. Dr. Zhu leads a lab with a postdoc, two research assistants, and one HDR student, emphasizing innovative techniques like human retinal explant culture and nanomedicine.
Dr. Zhu obtained his PhD in Biochemistry from Rutgers University (USA) in 2008. His work has attracted over $2 million in research funding in the past five years and includes 93 publications (3590 citations, H-index 34). He is a major author in leading journals like eLife and Ophthalmology.
Current research projects include preclinical RNA-LNP therapy for retinal degeneration, targeting retinal metabolism for macular diseases, and developing a 'Macula-on-a-Chip' drug screening platform. His expertise spans biochemistry, molecular biology, and translational nanomedicine.
Key achievements include establishing human retinal explant models and advancing lipid nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems. Dr. Zhu collaborates widely, with projects addressing unmet clinical needs in ophthalmology and drug discovery.
