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Professor Jun Wei is a highly experienced medical scientist who has carried out medical research in the fields of medical genetics, pathophysiology, immunology and neuroscience for more than 30 years. His current research interests are to investigate immunogenetic mechanism of human diseases. This includes looking at why COVID-19 seems more severe in patients with diabetes and tracking of long-COVID symptoms to begin to identify the underlying mechanisms and inflammatory system responses.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Medicine, Effect of head X-radiation on the neuro-endocrine immune system in rats
Award Date: 1 Jan 1988
Master of Science, Investigation of metabolism of iodized oil after oral dosing in guinea pigs
Award Date: 1 Jan 1983
Keywords
- R Medicine (General)
- Pathophysiology
- Genetics
- Immunology
- Cancer
- Psychiatry
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Scientific collaboration with Qingdao Hailanshen Biotechnology Ltd (IP Agreement (Royalties)
1/08/18 → 30/10/22
Project: Research
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Why Is COVID-19 More Severe in Patients With Diabetes? The Role of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2, Endothelial Dysfunction and the Immunoinflammatory System
Roberts, J., Pritchard, A. L., Treweeke, A. T., Rossi, A. G., Brace, N., Cahill, P., Macrury, S. M., Wei, J. & Megson, I. L., 3 Feb 2021, In: Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine. 7Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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No correlation between HLA-DQ 2.5, DQ 8.1 and DQ 6.2 and circulating levels of antibodies against gliadins in schizophrenia
1 Jan 2019, In: Psychiatry Research . 271, p. 325-327 3 p., 0165-1781.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Alteration of circulating natural autoantibodies to CD25-derived peptide antigens and FOXP3 in non-small cell lung cancer
Jilin University & Wei, J., 29 Jun 2018, In: Scientific Reports. 8, p. 1-8 8 p., 9847 (2018).Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Associations between circulating IgG antibodies to Apolipoprotein B-derived peptide antigens and acute coronary syndrome in a Chinese Han population
Hu, W., Zhang, X., Han, Y., Wang, Y., Lei, M., Megson, I. L., Wei, J. & Jin, Y., Dec 2018, In: Bioscience Reports. 38, 6, p. 1-9 9 p., BSR20180450.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Study of novel autoantibodies in schizophrenia: Autoantibodies in schizophrenia
Wei, J., Whelan, R., St Clair, D., Mustard, C. & Hallford, P., Nov 2018, In: Schizophrenia Bulletin. 44, 6, p. 1341-1349 9 p., SZBLTN-ART-17-0255.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Detection of circulating natural antibodies to inflammatory cytokines in type-2 diabetes and clinical significance: Natural antibody and type-2 diabetes
Wei, J., 6 Nov 2017, In: Journal of Inflammation (London, England). 14, 24, p. 1-6 6 p., JINF-D-17-00068.1.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Differential antibody responses to gliadin-derived indigestible peptides in patients with schizophrenia: Gluten-derived antigens and schizophrenia
Wei, J., McLean, R. T., Wilson, P., St Clair, D. & Mustard, C., 9 May 2017, In: Translational Psychiatry. 7, p. 1-5 5 p., e1121.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile9 Citations (Scopus)14 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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PraxisAuril 2019 Knowledge Exchange (KE) Deal of the Year (finalist)
Wei, Jun (Recipient) & Giangreco, Adam (Recipient), 28 May 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Cogent Medicine (Journal)
Jun Wei (Editorial board member)
Jun 2015Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
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Visiting Professor
Jun Wei (Contributor)
Aug 2013 → Aug 2016Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Research and Teaching at External Organisation
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Hindawi Publishing Corporation (Publisher)
Jun Wei (Editorial board member)
Jun 2013 → May 2017Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
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Overseas expert
Jun Wei (Reviewer)
Jul 2012 → …Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Membership of peer review panel or committee
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Scientific reviewer
Jun Wei (Reviewer)
Apr 2008 → …Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Membership of peer review panel or committee
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Visiting Professor
Jun Wei (Supervisor)
May 2007 → …Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Research and Teaching at External Organisation
Press/Media
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New therapy shows promise in treatment of liver cancer thanks to Highland scientist
9/05/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
Impacts
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Overseas Member of the Life Science Expert Panel, Natural Science Foundation of China
Jun Wei (Participant)
Impact: Other Impacts