Qiushi Tang

Qiushi Tang is an Instructor at UMass Chan Medical School, affiliated with the Department of Pediatrics and the Gene Therapy Center within the T.H. Chan School of Medicine. He holds a BS in Chemistry and MS in Biochemistry from Jilin University, China. His research focuses on gene therapy applications using adeno-associated viral (AAV) vectors, particularly addressing alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and liver-related genetic disorders. He has contributed to studies on AAV delivery optimization, immune response modulation, and preclinical models for therapeutic efficacy. Collaborations include work with leading researchers like Terence Flotte and Guangping Gao. His publications highlight advancements in vector design, protein quantification methods, and in vivo genome editing techniques.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry, Jilin University, China
• Master of Science (MS), Biochemistry, Jilin University, China

Research Interests:

Dr. Tang specializes in molecular and genetic therapies, with a focus on:

• Development of AAV vectors for disease treatment
• Optimization of gene delivery systems
• Genome editing for correcting genetic disorders
• Preclinical models for liver and pulmonary diseases
• Quantitative methods for protein expression analysis

Key Contributions:

His recent work includes:

• Safety evaluations of limb perfusion delivery for AAV vectors
• Advances in Z-AAT-specific ELISA assays
• Studies on immune modulation for AAV-based therapies
• Long-term efficacy of AAV9 for metabolic deficiencies

Awards/Grants:

No awards explicitly listed; however, his work has been cited in multiple patents and news outlets, reflecting its impact in the field. Collaborations with industry and academic partners likely involve grant-funded projects.

Labs/Teams:

Associated with the Gene Therapy Center and pediatric pulmonology division, contributing to interdisciplinary teams focused on translational research in genetic medicine.