Xun Zhu

Xun Zhu, M.D., is a physician scientist at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine with appointments in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine and the Critical Care Specialty Group. His clinical expertise includes critical care medicine, liver transplantation anesthesia, and thoracic anesthesiology.

• Education:
  • M.D., University of Minnesota Medical School (2006)
  • M.A. in Chemistry, Rice University (1999)
  • B.S. in Chemistry, Peking University (1995)
  • Critical Care Fellowship, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education (2012)
  • Anesthesiology Residency, Jackson Memorial Hospital (2011)

Zhu's research spans biomedical engineering, drug delivery systems, and perioperative medicine. Key areas include biodegradable polymers for controlled gene therapy, mechanical properties of biomaterials, and clinical risk modeling in orthopedic and transplant surgeries. His work intersects machine learning for cancer detection and surgical safety protocols.

Recent publications highlight innovations in biopolymer scaffolds for drug delivery, deep learning applications in radiology, and anesthesia safety in critical care. These studies reflect a focus on biomedical materials, postoperative monitoring, and clinical decision support systems.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Chief Fellow, Critical Care Anesthesiology (2011)
  • Robert A. Welch Predoctoral Fellowship (1997)
  • William M. Rice Fellowship (1995)

Zhu's professional memberships include the International Anesthesia Research Society and Society of Critical Care Medicine. His work emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration in perioperative care and biomedical innovation.