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M.MedSc. in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
M.B.B.S. in Clinical MedicineHi there, this is Han Yang from China. I am now pursuing my PhD at the VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research (VIB-IRC) in Belgium.
During my Master’s, I worked under Prof. Feng Lu at the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University. Lu’s lab is one of the earliest adipose medicine teams in China. My research focuses on using adipose acellular matrix (AAM) to explore vascularization mechanisms in natural biomaterials, particularly fascia-mediated biomaterial vascularization.
Before joining Prof. Lu’s group, I spent two years conducting anatomical research under the guidance of Prof. Jingxing Dai. My projects examined (1) the anatomy of facial muscles and blood vessels, aiming to improve injection safety in plastic surgery by reducing risks in facial danger zones, and (2) the anatomy and biomechanics of foot ligaments, providing insights for the reconstruction of ATFL and combined ATFL-CFL sprains.
You can find my CV and contact information here. If you are interested in my work, please feel free to reach out.❤
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Education
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Gent University (UG)
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VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research (VIB-IRC)Phd.Sc. in Biomedical Molecular BiologyOct. 2025 - present -
Southern Medical University (SMU) - Nanfang HospitalM.MedSc. in Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)Sep. 2022 - June. 2025 -
Southern Medical University (SMU)B.S. in Clinical MedicineSep. 2017 - Jul. 2022
Honors & Awards
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Outstanding Graduate Award2025
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Academic Excellence Scholarship for postgraduate (Top 10%，×2)2022-2024
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Challenge Cup College Student Business Plan Competition (Third Prize in China)2020
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Excellent Project Leader of Human Anatomy Department2019
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Excellent Students of Southern Medical University (Triple)2017-2022
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Academic Excellence Scholarship (Top Prize ×2, Second prize ×1)2017-2022
Selected Publications (view all )
Mesenchymal stem cell-based therapy for autoimmune-related fibrotic skin diseases: systemic sclerosis and sclerodermatous graft-versus-host disease
Han Yang*, Sousan Cheong*, Yunfan He, Feng Lu (* equal contribution)
Stem Cell Research & Therapy 2023 Review
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) and sclerodermatous GVHD are autoimmune diseases characterized by severe skin fibrosis due to immune dysfunction. Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-based therapies show promise in regulating the immune system, reducing oxidative stress, and inhibiting fibrosis. This review focuses on the role of MSC therapies in treating SSc and Scl-GVHD through these mechanisms.
Mesenchymal stem cell-based therapy for autoimmune-related fibrotic skin diseases: systemic sclerosis and sclerodermatous graft-versus-host disease
Han Yang*, Sousan Cheong*, Yunfan He, Feng Lu (* equal contribution)
Stem Cell Research & Therapy 2023 Review
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) and sclerodermatous GVHD are autoimmune diseases characterized by severe skin fibrosis due to immune dysfunction. Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-based therapies show promise in regulating the immune system, reducing oxidative stress, and inhibiting fibrosis. This review focuses on the role of MSC therapies in treating SSc and Scl-GVHD through these mechanisms.
Anatomic Measurement and Variability Analysis of the Anterior Talofibular Ligament and Calcaneofibular Ligament of the Ankle
Han Yang*, Minghao Su*, Zhimin Chen*, Rongmei Qu, Zhirong Yuan, Jiajie Yuan, Shanli He, Zeyu Li, Chang Liu, Zhaoming Xiao, Haibin Liang, Jun Ouyang, Jingxing Dai (* equal contribution)
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine 2021 Article
This study analyzed the anatomy of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) and calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) in 66 ankle specimens. It found significant variability in the size and shape of the ATFL, while the angle between the ATFL and CFL remained consistent. Most CFLs attached anterior to the tip of the fibula, rather than directly at the tip. These findings provide essential anatomical data to improve surgical treatment of lateral ankle ligament injuries.
Anatomic Measurement and Variability Analysis of the Anterior Talofibular Ligament and Calcaneofibular Ligament of the Ankle
Han Yang*, Minghao Su*, Zhimin Chen*, Rongmei Qu, Zhirong Yuan, Jiajie Yuan, Shanli He, Zeyu Li, Chang Liu, Zhaoming Xiao, Haibin Liang, Jun Ouyang, Jingxing Dai (* equal contribution)
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine 2021 Article
This study analyzed the anatomy of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) and calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) in 66 ankle specimens. It found significant variability in the size and shape of the ATFL, while the angle between the ATFL and CFL remained consistent. Most CFLs attached anterior to the tip of the fibula, rather than directly at the tip. These findings provide essential anatomical data to improve surgical treatment of lateral ankle ligament injuries.