Leadership
James (Hong-Long) Ji, MD, PhD
Professor of Surgery | Principal Investigator
Dr. Ji leads a multidisciplinary research team focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms of pulmonary diseases, with particular emphasis on acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), COVID-19, and sarcoidosis. His research employs cutting-edge approaches including multi-omics analysis, humanized mouse models, and iPSC-derived organoids to identify new therapeutic targets and biomarkers.
Education:
- MD, Xinxiang Medical University
- PhD, Molecular Medicine, University of Kent
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Research Interests:
- AI-driven discovery of endotypes, biomarker, predictive models
- Lung injury and repair mechanisms in cohort
- Epithelial sodium channels (ENaC) in pulmonary edema
- Surfactant protein regulation of alveolar epithelial cell fate
- Host-pathogen interactions in respiratory diseases
Hobbies: Gardening, Hiking, Travel, Photography, Exercise, Tumbling
Ningshan Li
Research Assistant Professor
Li’s academic background and research interests lie at the intersection of data science and biomedicine, with a focus on developing novel algorithms and tools to leverage heterogeneous biomedical data to address complex biological and clinical challenges, ultimately improving patient care and clinical practice.
