Prof Weiping Jia
Professor and Chief Physician
Position: Professor and Chief Physician, Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism
Specialization: Diabetes, Endocrinology, Genetic Research, Metabolic Disorders
Affiliation: Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Biography
Dr. Jia is professor and chief physician of Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism of the Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. She is a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and fellow of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS).
She serves as director of the Shanghai Diabetes Institute, director of the National office for primary diabetes care, and director of the Institute for Proactive Healthcare of Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
Key Research Areas
- Genetic susceptibility for type 2 diabetes in Chinese populations
- Genetic models and gene chip development
- Diagnostic standards for diabetes and abdominal obesity for Chinese
- Genetic prediction models for blood glucose lowering medication efficacy
- Continuous glucose monitoring standards and clinical applications
- Primary care diabetes management models
Research Focus
Professor Jia's research interests include discovering genetic susceptibility for type 2 diabetes in Chinese, and developing genetic models and gene chips; establishing new diagnostic standards for diabetes and abdominal obesity for Chinese; constructing genetic prediction model of the efficacy of blood glucose lowering medication for individualized drug use; establishing the normal standard of continuous glucose monitoring and expanding clinical application; developing the Shanghai Integration Model to improve primary care on diabetes management.
Leadership Roles
- Director, Shanghai Diabetes Institute
- Director, National Office for Primary Diabetes Care
- Director, Institute for Proactive Healthcare of Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Member, Chinese Academy of Engineering
- Fellow, The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
Publications
Professor Jia has published over 300 original articles in international journals, including Nature Medicine, Nature Biotechnology, Nature Metabolism, Nature Communications, BMJ, Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol, Diabetes, Journal of Hepatology, Diabetes Care, and other prestigious publications.
Major Contributions
- Pioneering work in genetic susceptibility of type 2 diabetes in Chinese populations
- Development of diagnostic standards specifically tailored for Chinese populations
- Creation of the Shanghai Integration Model for diabetes management in primary care
- Advancement of continuous glucose monitoring standards and applications
- Leadership in establishing national guidelines for diabetes care
Honors and Recognition
- Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering
- Fellow of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
- International recognition for contributions to diabetes research
- Leadership in national and international diabetes organizations