Xin Zhou, M.D. (Visiting Specialist)

Professor Xin Zhou serves as the academic leader of the Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine Department at Shanghai General Hospital, affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University. He is a second-level professor, a Ph.D. supervisor, and an expert enjoying the special allowance of the State Council. With over 40 years of clinical experience in respiratory medicine, Professor Zhou has extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating various complex pulmonary diseases and critical respiratory conditions. In 2000, he completed advanced studies at Heidelberg University Hospital in Germany.

Professor Zhou has contributed to the development of national guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of asthma, cough, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He has authored several major medical texts and published over 200 academic papers, including more than 30 SCI papers. His accolades include the State Scientific and Technological Progress Award (Second Class), the Shanghai Medical Science and Technology Award (Third Class), and the Shanghai Outstanding Invention Award (Third Class). He also holds two national patents.

In 2003, Professor Zhou participated in Shanghai's SARS prevention and treatment efforts, successfully treating severe SARS patients. In 2009, he was involved in the successful treatment of Shanghai's first severe H1N1 influenza patient. As a medical expert with the Ministry of Health, Professor Zhou has also participated in treating severe H1N1 cases in other regions of China.