Assist. Prof. Dr. Qingxiao Hong | Biomaterials | Research Excellence Award

The Affiliated Kangning Hospital of Ningbo University | China

Assist. Prof. Dr. Qingxiao Hong is an emerging interdisciplinary researcher whose work in biomaterials, medical genetics, epigenetics, and addiction medicine demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing translational biomedical science. With academic training rooted in biological sciences and specialized expertise in biochemistry and molecular biology, she has further enriched her profile through advanced international research exposure as a senior visiting scholar at the University of Cambridge. Dr. Hong’s research spans addiction neuroscience, psychiatric disorders, DNA methylation mechanisms, non-coding RNA regulation, and biomarker discovery, with particular emphasis on substance use disorders involving heroin and methamphetamine. She has led and contributed to multiple competitive research projects funded by provincial and national foundations, focusing on epigenetic regulation, neural reward circuitry, and relapse-associated molecular pathways. Her work has resulted in impactful publications in reputable international journals, showcasing significant contributions such as identifying novel methylation markers, characterizing neuroepigenetic regulatory mechanisms, and uncovering small RNA pathways relevant to relapse behavior. Dr. Hong has also made notable advancements in biomedical innovation through patented diagnostic technologies linked to methylation-based detection kits and genetic screening tools for addiction-related conditions. Her translational approach integrates molecular biology, behavioral neuroscience, and clinical relevance, enabling discoveries that can potentially inform precision diagnostics and therapeutic strategies. With active roles in professional societies and a record of collaboration across clinical and academic institutions, she continues to contribute meaningfully to the scientific community. Dr. Hong’s growing body of research reflects exceptional promise and positions her as a leading early-career scientist advancing innovative solutions at the interface of biomaterials, neurobiology, and human health.

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