Ruzhi Zhang | Dermatology | Best Researcher Award
Prof Dr. Ruzhi Zhang, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, China
Dr. Ruzhi Zhang is a distinguished figure in dermatology, holding multiple leadership roles and receiving numerous accolades for her significant contributions to medical research. She currently serves as the Director of the Dermatology Department at The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, China, and as a Doctoral Supervisor of Dermatology at Soochow University. Dr. Zhang is actively involved in regional healthcare as a Member of the Dermatology branch in Anhui province and as a Standing Committee Member of the Jiangsu branch of the Integrative Medicine Society. Her research spans various areas, including the study of amelanotic melanocytes in hair follicles, exosomes derived from human skin keratinocytes, and Muse cells. Dr. Zhang has received notable awards such as the Outstanding Contribution Expert of Changzhou, the Distinguished Medical Experts of Jiangsu Province, and the Award of Excellence – Young Investigator Award by Pigment Cell Research. Her dedication to advancing dermatological knowledge and clinical practice underscores her leadership and impact in the field.
Publication Profile
Education and Experience 
Dr. Ruzhi Zhang holds extensive qualifications in the field of dermatology. She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree specializing in Dermatology from Nanjing Medical University, completing her studies from September 2001 to July 2004. Prior to her doctoral studies, she pursued a Master’s degree in Dermatology at Bengbu Medical College, from September 1994 to July 1997. Dr. Zhang’s foundational medical education began with a Bachelor of Medicine degree at Bengbu Medical College, where she studied from September 1986 to July 1991.
Professional Development 
Dr. Ruzhi Zhang holds multiple esteemed positions in the field of dermatology. She serves as the Director of the Dermatology Department at The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, China, where she provides leadership and guidance in clinical practice and research. Additionally, Dr. Zhang holds the role of Doctoral Supervisor of Dermatology at Soochow University, overseeing the academic and research progress of doctoral students in the field. She is a Member of the Dermatology branch in Anhui province, China, contributing to regional healthcare initiatives and professional development. Dr. Zhang also serves as a Standing Committee Member of the Jiangsu branch of the Integrative Medicine Society, China, promoting collaborative approaches in healthcare. Furthermore, she is an Editorial Board Member of the Journal of Clinical Dermatology, where she contributes to scholarly publications and advancements in dermatological research.
Research Focus 
Dr. Ruzhi Zhang’s research encompasses diverse areas within dermatology. She investigates the characteristics and behavior of amelanotic melanocytes in hair follicles, exploring their role in pigmentation disorders and melanoma. Additionally, her research focuses on exosomes derived from human skin keratinocytes, elucidating their potential in intercellular communication and therapeutic applications in skin diseases. Dr. Zhang also studies Muse cells, a unique pluripotent stem cell type found in various tissues, including skin, aiming to understand their regenerative potential and applications in dermatology and beyond.
Awards:
Dr. Ruzhi Zhang has been recognized with several prestigious awards for her significant contributions to dermatology and medical research. In 2018, she was honored as the Outstanding Contribution Expert of Changzhou. Prior to this, Dr. Zhang received the Distinguished Medical Experts of Jiangsu Province award in 2015, acknowledging her leadership and expertise in the field. Her contributions were also recognized when she was named among the Academic and Technical Leaders in Anhui Province in 2010. Dr. Zhang’s research efforts have been further acknowledged with the Jiangsu Province Science and Technology Progress Award in 2007 and the Chinese Medical Science and Technology Progress Award in the same year. Earlier in her career, she received the prestigious Award of Excellence – Young Investigator Award from Pigment Cell Research in 2004, highlighting her early achievements and promising future in dermatological research.
Publication 

Lichen Planus Pemphigoides Induced by Camrelizumab in Combination with Lenvatinib
Authors: Zhang, X., Wang, J., Wang, H., Qin, X., Zhang, R.
Journal: American Journal of Dermatopathology
Year: 2024
Volume: 46
Issue: 5
Pages: 332–333
In Vitro Antibacterial and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Imidazolium Poly(ionic liquids) Microspheres Loaded in GelMA-PEG Hydrogels
Authors: Zhou, C., Sun, M., Wang, D., Xu, Y., Zhang, R.
Journal: Gels
Year: 2024
Volume: 10
Issue: 4
Pages: 278
A patient with multiple asymptomatic yellow papules on the scalp
Authors: Wang, H., Zhang, R.
Journal: Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
Year: 2024
Volume: 90
Issue: 2
Pages: 244–246
Five percent 5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy for the treatment of dissecting cellulitis of the scalp
Authors: Wang, H., Zhang, R.
Journal: Photodermatology Photoimmunology and Photomedicine
Year: 2024
Volume: 40
Issue: 2
Article ID: e12954
Characterization of CM-Dil-labeled Muse cells in culture and in skin wounds in rats
Authors: Cao, Y.-Y., Ning, J., Zhang, R.-Z., Ge, K., Huang, T.-T.
Journal: Cell and Tissue Banking
Year: 2024
Volume: 25
Issue: 1
Pages: 285–294