Wenbo Zhang

Wenbo Zhang, PhD is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in the Departments of Ophthalmology and Visual Science and Neuroscience and Cell Biology. His research focuses on mechanistic studies of retinal injury in ischemic retinopathies, including diabetic retinopathy, retinopathy of prematurity, and glaucoma.

• PhD in Cell Biology (2003), Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
• Postdoctoral Fellow, Vascular Biology Center, Georgia Health Sciences University

Dr. Zhang’s laboratory investigates the roles of ER stress and inflammatory cytokines in retinal pathology, alongside emerging work on Notch signaling in diabetic retinopathy. His publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining mouse models, molecular biology, and vascular research.

Key trends in his publications include: (1) mechanistic insights into retinal vascular inflammation and angiogenesis, (2) therapeutic exploration of anti-inflammatory strategies in diabetic retinopathy, and (3) molecular characterization of oxidative stress and arginase activity in uveitis models.

Scientific Awards

• Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International Postdoctoral Fellowship
• American Heart Association Postdoctoral Fellowship

Dr. Zhang’s work is supported by his expertise in small animal models, immunohistochemistry, and flow cytometry, though no specific grants are mentioned. He serves as a consultant lecturer and maintains active lab spaces in Clay Hall 1.108 & 1.112.