The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital | Southwest Medical University | China
Dr. DuJiang Yang is an emerging medical researcher and clinician specializing in traditional Chinese orthopedics, with a strong focus on molecular mechanisms of bone and joint disorders. Currently pursuing his master’s degree in Orthopedic Traditional Chinese Medicine at Southwest Medical University, Dr. Yang has already established an impressive research record for his age. He has published 13 SCI-indexed papers as the first author, with an h-index of 1, 13 total publications, and 3 citations recorded across 3 cited documents. His research spans areas including osteoarthritis, spinal cord injury, and immunopathology, with multiple contributions in prestigious journals such as Leukemia, Angiogenesis, Biofabrication, Journal of Translational Medicine, and Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews. His cumulative impact factor exceeds 120, reflecting the international recognition of his scientific quality. Dr. Yang’s studies often bridge traditional medicine and advanced biomedical technologies such as single-cell analysis, spatial transcriptomics, and molecular docking, aiming to decode therapeutic mechanisms of herbal formulations in musculoskeletal regeneration. In addition to research, he actively participates in clinical training at the Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, where he applies his translational insights to patient care. His early achievements have earned him numerous awards, including multiple “Excellent Student” and “Outstanding Youth” recognitions, highlighting his leadership and scholarly promise. Technically proficient in molecular biology methods and statistical software, Dr. Yang demonstrates exceptional capability in both bench and clinical research environments. With an expanding international publication record, he stands as a young yet influential voice in translational orthopedics, committed to advancing evidence-based approaches that integrate traditional medicine with modern molecular science.
Featured Publications
Yang, D. J., Gong, G. W., Song, J. F., Li, J. C., Chen, J. J., & Wang, G. Y. (2025). Ferroptosis-mediated osteoclast–osteoblast crosstalk: Signaling pathways governing bone remodeling in osteoporosis. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, [Q3, IF = 2.8].
Yang, D. J., Liu, Q., Tang, X. X., Chen, J., Wang, S., Gong, G., & Wang, G. Y. (2025). Letter to the editor regarding: Bio-3D printing of scaffold-free ADSC-derived cartilage constructs comparable to natural cartilage in vitro. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, [Q3, IF = 2.8].
Lu, J., Yang, D. J., Lai, C., & Wang, G. Y. (2025). Letter to the editor regarding: SIRT3 alleviates mitochondrial dysfunction and senescence in diabetes-associated periodontitis by deacetylating LRPPRC. Aging and Disease, [Q2, IF = 6.9].
Chen, J. J., Yang, D. J., He, J. Y., Yuan, X. T., Liu, Y. Q., Yang, J. X., Wang, G. Y., Peng, T., & Shen, H. R. (2025). Polygonatum polysaccharide induces tenocyte stem cell differentiation into chondrocytes through the TGF-β3/SMAD2 signaling pathway. Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 30(7), 1010. [Peking University Core Journal].
Yang, W., Ma, G., Li, J., Guan, T., He, D., Yang, D., Wang, G., & Shi, H. (2025). Anxiety and depression as potential risk factors for limited pain management in elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis: A cross-lagged study. [Journal Name] [SCI Q2, IF = 3.3].