Jun Wei

Professor

Director of Genetics & Immunology Research Group, Division of Biomedical Sciences

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2916-4944

Phone+44 (0)1463 279563, +44(0)1463 711245
Emailjun.wei@uhi.ac.uk
Websitehttp://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-enterprise/health/department-of-diabetes-and-cardiovascular-science

IV2 3JH
United Kingdom

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Investigation of inhibitory roles of special human plasma in the proliferation of cancer cells

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Research expertise

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.

Education/Academic qualification

Doctor of Medicine

Award Date: 1 Jan 1988

Master of Science

Award Date: 1 Jan 1983

Keywords

R Medicine (General)
Pathophysiology
Genetics
Immunology
Cancer
Psychiatry

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Schizophrenia diagnostic tool (PHASE 2 linked to 728JW)
Wei, J.
1/08/20 → 31/07/24
Project: Research
Study of the Cause of Schizophrenia
Wei, J.
21/08/18 → 28/05/22
Project: Research
Scientific collaboration with Qingdao Hailanshen Biotechnology Ltd (IP Agreement (Royalties)
Wei, J.
1/08/18 → 30/10/22
Project: Research
Investigation of gut bacteria in schizophrenia
Wei, J.
1/04/18 → 31/12/22
Project: Other
Immunogenetics of schizophrenia
Wei, J.
1/08/16 → 31/07/22
Project: Research
A novel natural antibody-based therapy for liver cancers
Wei, J.
Project: Consultancy

1959 Citations
23 h-Index
99 Article
1 Review article

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. 7
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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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6 Citations (Scopus)

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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.
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1 Citation (Scopus)

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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.
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13 Citations (Scopus)

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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.
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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.
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6 Citations (Scopus)

1 Downloads (Pure)

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)

2 Editorial activity
2 Types of External academic engagement - Membership of peer review panel or committee
2 Types of External academic engagement - Research and Teaching at External Organisation

Cogent Medicine (Journal)
Jun Wei (Editorial board member)
Jun 2015
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
Hindawi Publishing Corporation (Publisher)
Jun Wei (Editorial board member)
Jun 2013 → May 2017
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
Visiting Professor
Jun Wei (Contributor)
Aug 2013 → Aug 2016
Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Research and Teaching at External Organisation
Overseas expert
Jun Wei (Reviewer)
Jul 2012 → …
Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Membership of peer review panel or committee
Scientific reviewer
Jun Wei (Reviewer)
Apr 2008 → …
Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Membership of peer review panel or committee
Visiting Professor
Jun Wei (Supervisor)
May 2007 → …
Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Research and Teaching at External Organisation

New therapy shows promise in treatment of liver cancer thanks to Highland scientist
Adam Giangreco & Jun Wei
9/05/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other

Overseas Member of the Life Science Expert Panel, Natural Science Foundation of China
Jun Wei (Participant)
Impact: Other Impacts