Liu Zhihong

[Expert Profile] Liu Zhihong, Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, is an authoritative expert in nephrology in China, working at the National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Eastern Theater Command General Hospital. She has long been dedicated to clinical diagnosis, treatment, and scientific research of various difficult glomerular diseases and hereditary nephropathies, and is an important leading figure in nephrology both domestically and internationally.

[Education & Career] Professor Liu Zhihong graduated from a military medical university, completed systematic clinical training at the Eastern Theater Command General Hospital (formerly Nanjing General Hospital of Nanjing Military Region), and further studied at famous international nephrology centers. She has long served as Director of the National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, and was elected as an Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering in 2003. She has held important academic positions including Chair of the Nephrology Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, and is an academic leader in the field of nephrology in China.

[Areas of Expertise] Professor Liu specializes in precise diagnosis and treatment of various difficult glomerular diseases such as lupus nephritis, IgA nephropathy, and membranous nephropathy, as well as diagnosis and long-term management of hereditary nephropathies and rare kidney diseases. She has profound expertise in renal biopsy pathological diagnosis, individualized treatment with immunosuppressants and biologics, and translational research in nephrology. She excels at managing difficult cases of "multiple glomerulopathies coexisting with recurrent relapse," helping numerous patients control proteinuria and slow renal failure progression.

[Academic Achievements & Industry Contributions] Professor Liu has led the establishment of an internationally leading clinical and translational research platform for nephrology, systematically elucidating the pathogenesis and precision treatment strategies of lupus nephritis, IgA nephropathy, and related conditions, with findings published in top international journals. Multiple clinical studies she has led have established China's international academic voice in these fields. She has led the development of multiple Chinese nephrology diagnosis and treatment guidelines and expert consensus statements, actively promoted precision medicine and standardized diagnosis and treatment in nephrology, and made outstanding contributions to bringing Chinese nephrology to the global forefront.

[Clinical Practice & Outstanding Contributions] For decades on the front lines of nephrology clinical work and research, Professor Liu has treated tens of thousands of patients with various difficult kidney diseases, leading her team in developing precise treatment plans for countless patients who were "judged to have renal failure," delaying dialysis time. She has received multiple national awards including the National Science and Technology Progress Award, trained a large number of nephrology leaders, and is a truly deserving authoritative expert in the field of nephrology in China, deeply admired by patients and peers alike.

[Honors & Reputation] Professor Liu Zhihong serves as Director of the National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases and Chair of the Nephrology Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, among other academic positions. She was elected as an Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering in 2003, has presided over national-level major projects including the National Key R&D Program, and is an authoritative expert in the field of nephrology in China. She has led the establishment of an internationally leading clinical and translational research platform for nephrology, systematically elucidating the pathogenesis and precision treatment strategies of lupus nephritis, IgA nephropathy, and related conditions, with findings published in top international journals. Multiple clinical studies she has led have established China's international academic voice in the global nephrology community. She has trained a large number of nephrology leaders, and is deeply trusted by patients and respected by peers alike. She is an outstanding representative of the field of nephrology in China.