The First Hospital of Lanzhou University | China
Prof. Gang Yang is a distinguished Professor based in China, currently affiliated with The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, with a major research focus on cerebrovascular disease and glioma. Over his academic career, he has made sustained contributions to understanding molecular mechanisms and clinical implications in neurovascular and neuro-oncology fields. His representative works include: “HNF1A induces glioblastoma by upregulating EPS8 and activating PI3K/AKT signaling pathway” published in Biochemical Pharmacology, “EPS8 is a Potential Oncogene in Glioblastoma” in OncoTargets and Therapy, “Identifying the role of aging-related genes in intracranial aneurysms through bioinformatics analysis” in Chinese Neurosurgical Journal, “Revisiting sinking skin flap syndrome: a series of case reports and literature review on cranioplasty with PEEK implants” in Neurological Research, and “Ferroptosis in early brain injury after subarachnoid hemorrhage: review of literature” in Chinese Neurosurgical Journal. His body of work interweaves molecular biology, signaling pathways, bioinformatics, and translational neurosurgical topics, with a particular emphasis on how genes such as EPS8 drive glioblastoma progression and how neurovascular injury processes involve oxidative stress and ferroptotic pathways. He is also active in reporting clinical neurosurgical phenomena such as sinking skin flap syndrome and exploring genetic and aging mechanisms underlying aneurysm development, reflecting his dual interest in both basic and clinical neuroscience. Professor Yang’s academic record demonstrates a profound commitment to bridging laboratory findings with clinical applications, enhancing diagnosis, and therapeutic strategies for brain tumors and cerebrovascular conditions. He has authored 8 peer-reviewed publications, which have collectively received 63 citations, resulting in an h-index of 4. His expertise in molecular oncology, vascular neurosurgery, and bioinformatics establishes him as a leading figure in cerebrovascular and glioma research both nationally and internationally.
Featured Publications
Kang, J., Xu, X., Tian, S., & Yang, G. (2025). Revisiting sinking skin flap syndrome: A series of case reports and literature review on cranioplasty with PEEK implants. Neurological Research, 47(2), 1–7.