Associate Research Fellow at Sun Yat-sen University, China.
Dr. Luoyuan Li is an Associate Researcher at the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University. With expertise in nanomedicine and biomedical imaging, Dr. Li focuses on developing multi-responsive polymer nanogels and optical imaging probes for cancer and inflammation research. She has extensive experience in drug delivery systems and the molecular mechanisms underlying disease microenvironments.
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Education Background
Dr. Li earned her Doctor of Science in Chemistry from the School of Science, Renmin University of China in 2018, where she investigated polymer-based drug carriers for imaging-guided cancer therapy. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Polymeric Materials and Engineering from Hebei University of Science and Technology, completed in 2013.
Professional Development
Since January 2021, Dr. Li has been an Associate Researcher at the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University. Before that, she worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tsinghua University, from 2018 to 2021, where she explored multi-responsive polymer nanogels for drug delivery and optical imaging. Her research has significantly contributed to understanding cytokine interactions and transmembrane transport in complex disease microenvironments.
Research Focus
Dr. Li’s research focuses on nanomedicine, stimulus-responsive drug delivery systems, and biomedical imaging. She specializes in developing smart nanoplatforms for inflammation-targeted therapy, exploring the transmembrane transport mechanisms of biomolecules, and advancing imaging-guided treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases. Her recent work investigates pH/enzyme-responsive supramolecular gene therapy carriers for oxidative stress regulation in tumors.
Author Metrics:
Dr. Li has published 24 SCI papers, with 15 as the first or corresponding author. She has contributed to 10 papers with an impact factor above 10, including high-impact journals such as Advanced Materials, ACS Nano, and Advanced Science. Her research has been widely cited, demonstrating its influence in nanomedicine and biomedical imaging.
Honors & Awards
Dr. Li has received multiple prestigious research grants, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China Young Scientist Fund and the China Postdoctoral Special Grant. She has also secured major funding from the Shenzhen Science and Technology Program and Futian Healthcare Research Project. Her contributions to biomedical imaging and nanomedicine have been recognized with several scientific awards and honors.
Publication Top Notes
1. Photoacoustic Imaging in Inflammatory Orthopedic Diseases: Progress toward Precise Diagnostics and Predictive Regulation
- Journal: Advanced Science
- Publication Date: February 28, 2025
- DOI: 10.1002/advs.202412745
- Contributors: Mengyi Huang, Haoyu Yu, Rongyao Gao, Yuxin Liu, Xuhui Zhou, Limin Fu, Jing Zhou, Luoyuan Li
- Summary: This study explores the application of photoacoustic imaging (PAI) in detecting and predicting inflammatory orthopedic diseases, improving precision in diagnostics and disease progression monitoring.
2. Defect-Mediated Energy Transfer Mechanism by Modulating Lattice Occupancy of Alkali Ions for the Optimization of Upconversion Luminescence
- Journal: Nanomaterials
- Publication Date: December 7, 2024
- DOI: 10.3390/nano14231969
- Contributors: Rongyao Gao, Yuqian Li, Yuhang Zhang, Limin Fu, Luoyuan Li
- Summary: This paper investigates energy transfer mechanisms in upconversion luminescence by modifying lattice occupancy of alkali ions, optimizing nanomaterials for bioimaging and photonic applications.
3. Stimulus‐Responsive Hydrogels as Drug Delivery Systems for Inflammation-Targeted Therapy
- Journal: Advanced Science
- Publication Date: January 2024
- DOI: 10.1002/advs.202306152
- Contributors: Haoyu Yu, Rongyao Gao, Yuxin Liu, Limin Fu, Jing Zhou, Luoyuan Li
- Summary: This research focuses on stimulus-responsive hydrogels designed for targeted drug delivery in inflammatory conditions, enhancing therapeutic efficacy by responding to biological triggers.
Conclusion
Dr. Luoyuan Li is a leading researcher in nanomedicine, with outstanding contributions in targeted drug delivery, biomedical imaging, and multi-functional nanoplatforms. Her high-impact publications, prestigious research funding, and interdisciplinary expertise make her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. By expanding international collaborations and industry applications, she could further strengthen her global research leadership.