Our Team

A dedicated group of researchers committed to advancing skin & mucosal microbiomics

Lab Overview

SMOOTH Lab, affiliated with Southern Medical University, brings together interdisciplinary researchers from dermatology, microbiology, immunology, and translational medicine. Our team is dedicated to exploring the complex interactions between the skin and mucosal microbiome and human health, with a focus on translating scientific discoveries into clinical applications.

Led by senior researchers and supported by young scholars and graduate students, we foster a collaborative and innovative research environment, committed to solving key scientific problems in skin health and improving patient outcomes.

Gaofeng Wang
Professor Gaofeng Wang
Principal Investigator
Ph.D. in Plastic Surgery, focus on skin microbiome and translational medicine. Former researcher at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in the United States.
wanggaofeng@smu.edu.cn
Dr. Li
Professor Dongqiang Zeng
Principal Investigator
Ph.D. in Oncology, specialized in tumor microenvironment (TME), mRNA cancer vaccinesmicrobial, community analysis and bioinformatics.
interlaken0808@163.com
Dr. Wang
Dr. Wang Yan
Postdoctoral Fellow
Focus on the interaction between skin microbiome and immune system, with expertise in molecular biology.
wangyan@smu.edu.cn
Ms. Zhao
Zhao Hong
Graduate Student
Master's candidate, researching the relationship between acne and skin microbiome.
zhaohong@smu.edu.cn
Mr. Chen
Chen Jun
Graduate Student
Master's candidate, specialized in microbial bioinformatics and data analysis.
chenjun@smu.edu.cn
Ms. Liu
Liu Xia
Research Assistant
Responsible for laboratory management and experimental operation support.
liuxia@smu.edu.cn
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