Early Career Editorial Board Member Interview: Dr. Yuan Huang
Published 28 March, 2025
Dr. Yuan Huang completed his Master's and Ph.D. studies at Peking Union Medical College (Tsinghua University School of Medicine) and, upon graduation, joined the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at the Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences.
Dr. Yuan Huang
Fuwai Hospital, CAMS & PUMC
His primary research areas include gut microbiota in cardiovascular diseases, medical-engineering integration, artificial intelligence research, and biomedical materials. He has published several high-impact SCI papers as corresponding/first author in internationally renowned journals, including The Innovation, iMeta (Cover Story), Microbiome, Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B, Research, Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology (Cover Story), MedComm, and iScience (Cover Story), with three cover articles and a highest impact factor of 33.2, totaling an accumulated impact factor of over 200. Additionally, he serves as the Executive Deputy Editor for iMeta, Editorial Board Member for National Science Review, and a Youth Editorial Board Member for The Innovation, Bioactive Materials, and Research. He is also an invited reviewer for prestigious journals such as Nature Medicine, Nature Electronics, The Innovation, Advanced Materials, Intensive Care Medicine, National Science Review, and Med (Cell Press). He is a member of the Beijing Talent Research Association and the Zhongguancun Talent Association, and he currently leads a project funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, along with another project supported by the Central High-Level Hospital Clinical Research Fund.
Here is the interview we did with him:
1. Could you briefly introduce the specific focus of your current research within the broad area of bioactive materials?
I am primarily focused on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of biomedical engineering and cardiovascular disease, with particular emphasis on the application and challenges of novel nanomaterials in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.
2. In the context of researching bioactive materials, what unique obstacles or difficulties have you faced?
In our research, we occasionally encounter materials science challenges that are outside the scope of cardiovascular specialization. To address these issues, we frequently engage in academic brainstorming sessions with experts and scholars from both domestic and international fields, fostering collaborative relationships to overcome these challenges.
3. How do you stay updated with the latest advancements in research, considering the rapidly evolving nature of the field?
I regularly review academic papers from top journals in related fields every week and organize team discussions to maintain sharp academic insight.
4. What were the key factors that attracted you to become an early career editorial board member of Bioactive Materials?
Bioactive Materials is a renowned international academic journal of high impact. Serving as an Early Career Editorial Board Member provides the opportunity to engage in discussions with leading experts in the field, fostering collaborative relationships to address complex scientific challenges.
5. From your perspective, what are the most promising directions for the future development of Bioactive Materials?
Bioactive Materials should consider publishing a more diverse range of high-quality manuscripts in the future. It could even explore stepping beyond the traditional boundaries of materials science journals and move towards a more interdisciplinary and cross-field approach.
6. As an early career editorial board member, what initiatives do you plan to take to engage more early-career researchers with the journal and the field of bioactive materials?
I plan to invite young scholars and renowned experts from the interdisciplinary field of bioengineering to contribute high-quality submissions to Bioactive Materials. Additionally, I will actively promote the journal at various academic conferences and on social media platforms, aiming to enhance its international influence.
7. Beyond your scientific endeavors in bioactive materials, what is your favorite pastime?
I enjoy traveling and exploring cuisine, as these activities bring me both physical and mental relaxation, allowing me to approach my work with renewed energy and enthusiasm.
8. Given the demanding nature of scientific research, how do you manage to strike a balance between your research work and your personal life?
I create detailed and strict schedules for myself and hold myself accountable to follow them. I review my progress daily to ensure that I meet my objectives, maintaining a balance between my research work and personal life.
