Shaoyu (shaun) Wang

Biography

Shaoyu graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVetMed, Honours) and holds a PhD in biomedicine. He joined CSU as a lecturer and subject coordinator in the School of Community Health in 2014. In his professional career, Shaoyu was employed for his teaching and research capacities by several universities including the School of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, China, School of Biological Sciences, University of Newcastle, Australia and Emory University School of Medicine, USA. Prior to joining CSU, he worked at the School of Medicine, Western Sydney University (WSU) (2008-2013). He lectured several subjects in basic biomedical sciences and taught problem based learning (PBL). In his research career, he has carried out research projects funded by ARC discovery and linkage grants, USA HHMI and seed grant from WSU. Currently at CSU, Shaoyu focuses his research on successful aging, the anatomical basis of physiotherapy and roles of physiotherapy on aging. He is also involved in research on health in rural population. These research activities have resulted in peer-reviewed, quality publications. He collaborates within CSU and externally, including overseas as evidenced by his publications. He is a qualified supervisor for PhD, Masters and Honours students with active research programs. In addition to research, he teaches systemic, regional and functional anatomy. Shaoyu is also involved in research management and is an active member of several research and professional groups.

Research Interest

neural development, gene expressions and drug discovery