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Ming Hu is a Professor of Pharmaceutics at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy, where he has held faculty positions since his appointment. He is affiliated with the Department of Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and has served as an editor for works on oral bioavailability.
- Education: PhD in Pharmaceutics (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor); B.S. in Pharmacy (Shanghai First Medical College)
- Research Focus: Bioavailability of drugs, micronutrients, and endogenous compounds, with particular emphasis on glucuronidation pathways, intestinal absorption, and transporter-enzyme interactions.
- Awards: Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society; multiple visiting professorships in Spain, Singapore, and China.
His research spans drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, and traditional Chinese medicine quality control, utilizing in vitro (Caco-2 cells, recombinant cell lines) and in vivo (rat intestinal perfusion, small animals) models. Key contributions include studies on hepatoenteric recycling, β1 integrin signaling, and UGT-MRP2 interplay.
Recent publications reveal trends in phenolic drug disposition, flavonoid metabolism, bioavailable TCM markers, and glucuronidation-transporter dynamics. His work bridges pharmaceutical sciences with clinical pharmacology and nutraceutical research.
- Scientific Awards: Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society; Visiting Professorships at University of Valencia (2000), National University of Singapore (2001), Shanghai Institute of Pharmaceutical Industries (2003-2006), Jiangsu Academy of Chinese Medicine (2004-2007), China Medical University (2011-2013), Shenyang Pharmaceutical University (2011-2014)
