Yang Gong is a professor, doctoral supervisor, and deputy director of the Experimental Research Center at Shanghai Cancer Hospital, Fudan University. He also serves as a distinguished professor at Shanghai Fifth People's Hospital, Fudan University, and as a lecturer and assistant professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He has published 29 SCI-indexed papers in internationally renowned journals, including JNCI and PNAS, and has received two grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Shanghai Pujiang Talent Program. He currently supervises one doctoral student, two master's students, and five joint master's students.
Dr. Zhang Wenbo is a master's supervisor with a Ph.D. in Engineering. He has published nearly 20 papers, holds two national invention patents, and has participated in projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Henan Provincial Department of Education.
His research focuses on carbohydrate-based anti-tumor drugs and the regulation of microbial secondary metabolism. His team has conducted functional studies on liver cancer, cervical cancer, and sarcoma, contributing to the development of scientifically validated functional compounds and therapeutic applications.
Li Yinghua, Ph.D. in Engineering from Zhejiang University, completed a postdoctoral fellowship in analytical chemistry. She has published over 50 papers, including more than 20 SCI- and EI-indexed articles, and holds over 10 national invention patents.
Her research focuses on the extraction and modification of functional components from natural products, functional product formulation, cosmetic development (whitening and anti-wrinkle), and animal pharmacology studies. Within the team, she oversees pectin modification, development of functional formulations using modified pectin, analytical testing methods, and quality control training, ensuring products meet high standards for nutraceutical, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical applications.
Zhu Wei, Ph.D. in Agronomy from Zhejiang University, specializes in the development and utilization of agricultural products. He has published extensively in international journals, applied for six Chinese invention patents, developed four industrial products, and co-edited three books.
His research focuses on bee products, pectin extraction, and structure-function relationships of pectin. Key projects include the Hangzhou Bee Industry Technology Service Platform, pitaya pectin extraction, royal jelly freshness, propolis verification, and active ingredient extraction technologies. He primarily oversees the development of quality standards for modified pectin, ensuring consistent, safe, and reliable products for nutraceutical and industrial applications.
Dr. Shen Yanwei, from Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, holds an MD and Ph.D. in Biotechnology and Oncology, as well as dual bachelor's degrees in Biotechnology and Animal Science. He was a visiting scholar at Baylor College of Medicine and trained under Professor Zheng Shu at Zhejiang University School of Medicine and Professor Wang Rongfu at Cornell University/National Cancer Center.
His research focuses on oncology, cellular immunotherapy, and biomedical technologies, with main interests in anti-tumor immunity, inflammatory immune regulation, innate immune signaling pathways, and epigenetic modifications in cancer and immune cells. Dr. Shen's expertise supports the development of scientifically validated functional and biomedical products.
Associate Prof. Pan Qiuyue holds a Ph.D. in Nutrition from China Agricultural University and focuses on food nutrition research and teaching. She has published over 30 papers, including more than 10 SCI- and EI-indexed articles, and holds six national invention patents.
Her research specializes in natural product nutrition, food safety, and the development of pectin-based resources. She works on applications of modified pectin in food preservation, nutritional enhancement, and health-focused product certifications. Her projects include green synthesis of medium-chain triglycerides, plant sterol modification, nitrate/nitrite detection in vegetables, and pectin-encapsulated functional preparations, ensuring that pectin products are safe, effective, and suitable for functional and food applications.
Associate Prof. Huang Mei holds a Ph.D. in Science from Zhejiang University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in polymer materials. She has published over 50 papers, including more than 20 in SCI- and EI-indexed journals, and holds 10 national invention patents.
Her research focuses on natural polymer materials, with expertise in pectin development and applications in polymer materials and cosmetics. She also works on industrial wastewater treatment and sustainable processing technologies for pectin production. Prof. Huang leads projects on nanomaterials, smart hydrogels, adsorption and separation of natural products, and environmentally friendly polymer materials, ensuring that modified pectin products are high-quality, sustainable, and suitable for functional and industrial applications.
Prof. Feng Jie holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science from Zhejiang University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in polymer materials at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. He is recognized as an academic leader in Zhejiang Province and has published extensively in top international journals such as Advanced Materials, Chemistry of Materials, and Tissue Engineering. He holds one US patent and two Chinese invention patents.
His research focuses on natural polymer and biomedical materials, with particular expertise in the development and application of pectin, including its use in polymeric pharmaceutical materials and cooling applications. Prof. Feng Jie leads projects on biomimetic materials, novel coatings, and hydrophobic interface materials, ensuring that modified pectin products are scientifically validated and applicable for advanced functional formulations.
Dr. Xu Ping is a third-level professor and high-level expert at Zaozhuang College, recognized as a provincial talent in Shandong and Henan. She serves as a graduate supervisor at multiple institutions and leads national and provincial research projects focused on molecular mechanisms of anti-radiation drugs and functional bioactive compounds.
With 38 published papers (including 23 SCI-indexed) and 11 patent applications (3 granted), Dr. Xu has extensive experience in scientific research and innovation. Her work has earned multiple provincial-level awards, ensuring that the company's functional ingredients are scientifically validated, safe, and effective for nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and functional food applications.