Prof. Tianfu Wu, Wuhan University, China
Professor Tianfu Wu is a distinguished scholar at Wuhan University, China, Prof. Wu’s research interests include tissue engineering, oral oncology, oral surgery, Robotic-surgery and tele-surgery. He serves on editorial boards for top journals and advises industry leaders.Prof. Wu is committed to mentoring students and collaborating with international researchers.
Profile
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Educational Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
September 2004 – June 2009
Master of Dental Surgery (M.D.S.)
School of Stomatology, Wuhan University, China
September 2009 – June 2011
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
School of Stomatology, Wuhan University, China
September 2011 – June 2014
Professional Experience
School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, P.R. China
July 2014 – Present
Academic Appointments:
Teaching Assistant (T.A.), Oral Oncology Branch, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine, Ministry of Education
Clinical Appointments:
Doctor-in-Charge, Department of Oral Maxillofacial-Head Neck Oncology
Key Responsibilities:
Administration and operations management for patients
Clinical expertise in oral maxillofacial-head neck oncology
Teaching and mentoring students in oral oncology
Research Contribution
CLINICAL RESEARCH INTERESTS
1. Tissue Engineering
Development of novel biomaterials and scaffolds
Regenerative medicine approaches for oral tissue reconstruction
2. Oral Oncology
Diagnosis and treatment of oral cancers
Molecular mechanisms of oral carcinogenesis
3. Oral Surgery
Minimally invasive surgical techniques
Reconstruction and rehabilitation of oral and maxillofacial defects
4. Robotic-Surgery and Tele-Surgery
Application of robotic systems in oral and maxillofacial surgery
Development of tele-surgery platforms for remote consultation and training
LABORATORY RESEARCH INTERESTS
1. Tissue Engineering
Development of novel biomaterials and scaffoldsĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Differentiation and proliferation of stem cells in tissue engineering
2. Cancer Stem Cell Biology
Origin and maintenance of cancer stem cells
Partial cell reprogramming and transformation in malignant transformation
3. Carcinogenesis and Epithelial Interaction
Interaction between keratinocytes and lymphocytes in early carcinogenesis
Molecular mechanisms of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT)
Award and Honor
International Recognition
1. Colgate Excellent Graduate Award, Colgate-Palmolive Ltd., 2014
National Honors
1. National Scholarship Award, Ministry of Education, China, 2013
Publication Top Notes
T. F. Wu, J. Y. Liu, Y. S. Li, B. Liu, Matching locating holes in multiple plates to record bone
position for accurate reconstruction after segmental mandibulectomy. International journal of
oral and maxillofacial surgery, (2019); published online EpubMay 16
(10.1016/j.ijom.2019.04.013).
2. J. Liu, T. Wu, Q. Man, N. B. Fidele, Y. Zheng, B. Liu, Three-Dimensional Printed
Plate-Guided (125)I Brachytherapy for Malignant Parotid Tumors. Journal of oral and
maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgeons 76, 2113-2121 (2018); published online EpubOct (10.1016/j.joms.2018.05.001).
3. T. F. Wu, Y. C. Li, S. R. Ma, L. Bing, W. F. Zhang, Z. J. Sun, Expression and associations of
TRAF1, BMI-1, ALDH1, and Lin28B in oral squamous cell carcinoma. Tumour biology : the
journal of the International Society for Oncodevelopmental Biology and Medicine 39,
1010428317695930 (2017); published online EpubApr (10.1177/1010428317695930).
4. T. F. Wu, L. Chen, L. L. Bu, J. Gao, W. F. Zhang, J. Jia, CD44+ cancer cell-induced metastasis:
A feasible neck metastasis model. European journal of pharmaceutical sciences : official
journal of the European Federation for Pharmaceutical Sciences 101, 243-250 (2017);
published online EpubFeb 13 (10.1016/j.ejps.2017.02.020).
5. J. Y. Liu, T. Wu, B. Liu, Calcification of a huge orthokeratinised odontogenic cyst: a rare case
of plugging with polymethylmethacrylate after curettage. The British journal of oral &
maxillofacial surgery 55, 981-982 (2017); published online EpubNov
(10.1016/j.bjoms.2017.06.004).
6. G. T. Yu, L. L. Bu, Y. Y. Zhao, L. Mao, W. W. Deng, T. F. Wu, W. F. Zhang, Z. J. Sun, CTLA4
blockade reduces immature myeloid cells in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Oncoimmunology 5, e1151594 (2016); published online EpubJun
(10.1080/2162402X.2016.1151594).
7. G. Sa, X. Xiong, T. Wu, J. Yang, S. He, Y. Zhao, Histological features of oral epithelium in
seven animal species: As a reference for selecting animal models. European journal of
pharmaceutical sciences : official journal of the European Federation for Pharmaceutical
Sciences 81, 10-17 (2016); published online EpubJan 01 (10.1016/j.ejps.2015.09.019).
8. T. F. Fan, T. F. Wu, L. L. Bu, S. R. Ma, Y. C. Li, L. Mao, Z. J. Sun, W. F. Zhang,
Dihydromyricetin promotes autophagy and apoptosis through ROS-STAT3 signaling in head
and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Oncotarget 7, 59691-59703 (2016); published online
EpubSep 13 (10.18632/oncotarget.10836).
9. Z. L. Zhao, S. R. Ma, W. M. Wang, C. F. Huang, G. T. Yu, T. F. Wu, L. L. Bu, Y. F. Wang, Y. F.
Zhao, W. F. Zhang, Z. J. Sun, Notch signaling induces epithelial-mesenchymal transition to
promote invasion and metastasis in adenoid cystic carcinoma. American journal of
translational research 7, 162-174 (2015).
10. C. F. Huang, X. R. Xu, T. F. Wu, Z. J. Sun, W. F. Zhang, Correlation of ALDH1, CD44, OCT4
and SOX2 in tongue squamous cell carcinoma and their association with disease progression
and prognosis. Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International
Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology 43, 492-498
(2014); published online EpubAug (10.1111/jop.12159).