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Fenghuang Zhan

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Professor

Also affiliated: Tongji University (2014); University of Iowa (2012–2023); University of Maryland, Baltimore (2003); University of Minnesota (2013); Pennsylvania State University (2013); Hackensack University Medical Center (2003); Mayo Clinic (2005–2009); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (2009); Harvard University (2003); Central South University (2023); University of Alberta (2004); Inserm (2002–2003); Duke University (2009); University of Basel (2005); Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College (2016–2019); National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2009); Medical College of Wisconsin (2003); Cornell University (2001–2009); University of Utah (2008–2013); University of Arkansas Medical Center (2005–2024); Huntsman Cancer Institute (2009–2011); University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (2012–2019); Aarhus University Hospital (2002); Yale University (2009); Universitätsklinikum Erlangen (2003); Fred Hutch Cancer Center (2002); Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Montpellier (2003); Cancer Research And Biostatistics (2003–2007); Hôpital Gui de Chauliac (2002); Myeloma UK (2007); Mayo Clinic in Arizona (2005–2009); Duke Medical Center (2009); Hainan General Hospital (2024); Hôpital Lapeyronie (2002); Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital (2014); Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center (2003); National Cancer Institute (2001–2007); University of Iowa Health Care (2013–2020); Hôpital Saint Eloi (2003); Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital (2016–2019); The US Oncology Network (2009); Ospedale San Bortolo (2009); Celgene (United States) (2009); University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (2003); University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center (2013–2020); Masonic Cancer Center (2013); State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology (2016–2019); Cross Cancer Institute (2004); AbbVie Biotherapeutics (United States) (2009); Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (2013)

Internal Med, College of Medicine

68 h-index 428 pubs 19,565 cited

  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Humans
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
  • Animals
  • Gene Expression Profiling
  • Female
  • Mice
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Prognosis
  • Male
  • Aged
  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Drug Resistance, Neoplasm
  • Middle Aged
  • Cell Proliferation

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

Fenghuang Zhan's research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms and genetic underpinnings of multiple myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells. His work investigates gene expression patterns, chromosomal abnormalities, and signaling pathways involved in the development and progression of the disease. This includes examining the role of specific genes and pathways, such as Wnt signaling, NF-κB, and cyclin D, in the formation of osteolytic lesions and overall disease risk.

Dr. Zhan's research has also explored therapeutic targets and diagnostic models for multiple myeloma. He has investigated potential new antibody targets and developed gene expression models to classify high-risk disease, correlating genetic findings with patient prognosis and outcomes following treatment. His work contributes to the characterization of drug resistance mechanisms in multiple myeloma, aiming to improve therapeutic strategies.

With an h-index of 68 and over 19,000 citations, Dr. Zhan is recognized for his significant contributions to the field. He has served as PI on multiple NIH grants, including one for $507,317, focused on understanding drug resistance in multiple myeloma. His extensive publication record includes collaborations with numerous researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, such as John D. Shaughnessy, Guido Tricot, and Maurizio Zangari.

Metrics

  • h-index: 68
  • Publications: 428
  • Citations: 19,565

Positions

  • Professor publications 2001–2026
    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Internal Med, College of Medicine Institutional directory

Selected Publications

  • Abstract LB220: Can dietary calcium prevent myeloma onset (2026)
  • Clinical outcomes and risk factors of cytomegalovirus reactivation in teclistamab-treated multiple myeloma patients (2026)
  • Peripheral blood immune cell profiling and response to BCMA CAR-T cell therapy in relapsed refractory multiple myeloma (2026)
  • Proinflammatory GSDMD activation in live macrophages and DLBCL cells marks cognate interactions and better prognosis (2025)
    2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Polyclonal plasma cell (PolyPC) signature as a key indicator for predicting the progression of MGUS to multiple myeloma (2025)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • International Myeloma Society/International Myeloma Working Group Consensus Recommendations on the Definition of High-Risk Multiple Myeloma (2025)
    Journal of Clinical Oncology 171 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Long-Term Follow-Up of Patients With Multiple Myeloma Treated on Earlier Total Therapy Protocols (2025)
    JAMA Oncology 7 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Cystatin M/E Ameliorates Multiple Myeloma-Induced Hyper Osteolytic Bone Resorption (2025)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Prior exposure to belantamab mafodotin influences outcomes with idecabtagene vicleucel in patients with multiple myeloma (2025)
    4 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Targeting caseinolytic mitochondrial matrix peptidase, a novel contributor to the pathobiology of high-risk multiple myeloma (2025)
    Blood 6 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Single-cell analysis of neoplastic plasma cells identifies myeloma pathobiology mediators and potential targets (2025)
    4 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Long-term follow-up of Total Therapy IV: a phase 3 clinical trial for standard-risk multiple myeloma (2024)
    Blood Advances 6 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Multi-Omics Reveal Immune Microenvironment Alterations in Multiple Myeloma and Its Precursor Stages (2024)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Prior Exposure to Belantamab Mafodotin Influences Outcomes with Idecabtagene Vicluecel in Patients with Multiple Myeloma (2024)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Multi-omics reveal immune microenvironment alterations in multiple myeloma and its precursor stages (2024)
    Blood Cancer Journal 38 citations DOI OpenAlex

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Federal Grants 2 $507,317 total

VA Contact PI Oct 2024 - Sep 2028

Characterize Drug Resistance in Multiple Myeloma

Administered by Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System I01

Grants & Funding

As listed on this researcher's institutional profile. Federal awards with verified records are shown above.

  • NEK2 Over-expression Causes Drug Resistance in Myeloma NIH Principal Investigator
  • Biological Validation of Candidate Myeloma Driver Genes NIH/Nat. Cancer Institute via Medical College of Wisconsin Principal Investigator
  • Novel NEK2 signaling pathways in myeloma progression NIH Principal Investigator
  • Gene expression profiling vs MRD assessment in Myeloma NIH Co-Investigator
  • U54 - Administrative Core NIH/Nat. Cancer Institute via Baylor College of Medicine Principal Investigator
  • Center for Molecular Interactions in Cancer (CMIC) NIH Co-Investigator
  • U54 - Bioinformatics Core NIH/Nat. Cancer Institute via Baylor College of Medicine Principal Investigator
  • Targeting NEK2 Enables Immune Checkpoint Blockade in High-Risk/Relapsed Myeloma The Paula and Rodger Riney Foundation Principal Investigator

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661 Collaborators 175 Institutions 22 Countries

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