معرفی
Peng Zhang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. He leads the Peng Zhang-lab, focusing on advancing brain tumor therapy through interdisciplinary research integrating nanotechnology, immunology, bioinformatics, cancer biology, and immunometabolism. His work emphasizes translational studies to improve patient outcomes in glioblastoma treatment.
Key affiliations include the Center for Human Immunobiology and the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center. His research mission centers on remodeling the glioblastoma microenvironment and developing innovative therapies, such as nanoparticle treatments and neural stem cell therapies combined with targeted drugs. Recent studies highlight discoveries in tumor treatment resistance mechanisms and novel therapeutic agents for metastatic cancers.
Zhang's lab promotes collaboration and multidisciplinary approaches, leveraging teamwork across Northwestern’s research community. Emphasis is placed on maintaining a balanced work-life ethos to foster creativity and productivity. His publications span advanced imaging techniques like visible-light optical coherence tomography (Vis-OCT) and 3D printing applications in medical device customization.
Notable contributions include identifying mitochondrial roles in inflammation, segmental analysis of the conventional outflow pathway, and developing OCT-driven contact lens fabrication. His work bridges fundamental science with clinical applications, aiming to transform treatment paradigms for brain tumors and metastatic diseases.
