Xincheng Zheng
About Xincheng Zheng
Xincheng Zheng is a Scientific Review Officer and Program Director at the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, focusing on clinical research and diagnostic tools for osteoarthritis. He holds a Ph.D. in Pathology and Immunology from The Ohio State University and has extensive experience in researching biomarkers and risk factors related to osteoarthritis.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Xincheng Zheng serves as a Scientific Review Officer at the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) since 2012. In this role, Zheng supports research studies that focus on novel imaging methods for cartilage and joints. Zheng also works as the Program Director for Clinical Research and Diagnostic Tools for Osteoarthritis since 2018. This position involves overseeing projects aimed at the treatment, prevention, and diagnosis of osteoarthritis, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in this area.
Education and Expertise
Xincheng Zheng earned a Ph.D. in Pathology and Immunology from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, where he studied from 2000 to 2005. Prior to this, Zheng obtained a Master’s degree in Medicine from Beijing Medical University, studying from 1994 to 1997. Zheng also holds an M.D. in Clinical Medicine from Henan Medical University, where he studied from 1989 to 1994. This extensive educational background provides a strong foundation for his research and clinical work.
Background
Xincheng Zheng began his academic career as a Graduate Research Associate at The Ohio State University from 2000 to 2005. His research has consistently focused on osteoarthritis, including the investigation of novel biomarkers and biomechanical tools for diagnosis. Zheng's work also encompasses the study of epidemiology and pathogenesis of osteoarthritis, as well as the exploration of physical, environmental, and genetic risk factors associated with the condition.
Research Contributions
Xincheng Zheng is involved in significant research related to osteoarthritis. His contributions include studies on novel biomarkers and biomechanical tools for diagnosis, as well as research on the epidemiology and pathogenesis of the disease. Zheng engages in projects that examine the physical, environmental, and genetic risk factors for osteoarthritis, thereby enhancing the understanding of this condition and its impact on patients.