Wei Zheng

Dr. Wei Zheng is an Associate Research Scientist at Yale School of Medicine. His research focuses on epidemiological studies of cancer susceptibility, environmental health impacts, and metabolic health outcomes. He has conducted extensive work on transcriptome-wide association studies for testicular germ cell tumors and systematically reviewed the effects of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on various cancers. His studies often involve large-scale cohort analyses and meta-analyses to evaluate environmental exposures and their public health implications. Recent work includes exploring fetal origins of metabolic health and investigating prenatal exposures to metals and toxicants. Dr. Zheng collaborates with international teams on translational research bridging molecular mechanisms and population health outcomes.

Research Interests: Dr. Zheng’s work integrates epidemiology with molecular biology to address critical questions in cancer genetics, environmental toxicology, and developmental origins of disease. His studies frequently utilize advanced statistical methods to analyze large datasets, linking genetic predispositions with environmental factors. Key areas include:

• Cancer susceptibility genes and epigenetic modifications
• Environmental pollutants and carcinogenesis
• Metabolic syndrome and childhood development
• Gene-environment interaction effects

Advising & Grants: While specific grant details aren't listed, his publication record indicates active participation in NIH-funded cohort studies and collaborative international research projects. He mentors junior researchers through Yale’s academic programs.

Labs/Teams: Likely affiliated with Yale’s Cancer Center and Environmental Health Sciences Core, though specific lab names aren’t explicitly mentioned in provided texts.