Jihong Kang, PhD, Professor

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Email： kangjihong@bjmu.edu.cn

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Dr. Jihong Kang is a Professor of Physiology at Peking University Health Science Center. She is also an independent PI of the State Key Laboratory of Vascular Homeostasis and Remodeling. Dr. Kang received her Ph.D. in Physiology and Endocrinology from Laval University, Canada, and then she did her postdoctoral training at CHUL research center, Laval University. In 2009, she joined the Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology at Peking University Health Science Center. Dr. Kang has published peer-reviewed papers in scientific journals, including Journal of Cell Biology, PNAS, JCEM, IJMS, Cell Communication and Signaling, BOR, Endocrine Reviews, etc. Her research focuses on the pathophysiology of PCOS and reproduction-related cardiovascular diseases.

Education

2006   Ph.D.   Physiology and Endocrinology    Laval University

1999  Master     Pharmaceutical Analysis              China Pharmaceutical University

1993 Bachelor  Pharmaceutical Analysis              China Pharmaceutical University

Selected Publications

1) Bining Zhao#, Haowen Wu#, Qiyang Yao, Wenpei Bai*, Jihong Kang*. A ketogenic diet alleviates the apoptosis of granulosa cells by inhibiting the activation of cGAS-STING signaling pathway in PCOS mice. Cell Communication and Signaling, 2024, 22(1): 568

2) Haowen Wu, Bining Zhao, Qiyang Yao, Jihong Kang*. Dehydroepiandrosterone-Induced Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Mouse Model Requires Continous Treatments to Maintain Reproductive Phenotypes. Journal of Ovarian Research，2023, 16(1): 207.

3) Qiyang Yao, Xin Zou, Shihe Liu, Haowen Wu, Qiyang Shen and Jihong Kang*. Oxidative Stress as a Contributor to Insulin Resistance in the Skeletal Muscles of Mice with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022, 23(19): 11384.

4) Yu Q#, Hao S#, Wang H, Song X, Shen Q, Kang J*. Depression-Like Behavior in a Dehydroepiandrosterone-Induced Mouse Model of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Biology of Reproduction, 2016; 95(4): 79; 1-10 (recommended by F 1000, Rankings: Very Good)

5) Hao Lai#, Xiao Jia#, Qiuxiao Yu, Chenglu Zhang, Jie Qiao, Youfei Guan, and Jihong Kang*. High-Fat Diet Induces Significant Metabolic Disorders in a Mouse Model of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Biology of Reproduction, 2014, 91(5):127; 1-11 (recommended by F1000, Rankings: Exceptional)