Chaoqiang Fan

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Chaoqiang Fan is a rising leader in bioadhesive materials and gastrointestinal tissue repair, with a focus on developing innovative solutions for stomach perforations and complex wound environments. His major contributions center on engineering advanced hydrogels and sutures that overcome the unique challenges of the acidic gastric environment, where conventional coagulation and repair mechanisms fail. Notably, his 2022 paper on a mushroom-cap-inspired, hyperboloid-shaped bioadhesive hydrogel for endoscopy-deliverable stomach perforation repair has garnered 74 citations, highlighting its significance in addressing full-thickness injuries that cause bleeding and fatal peritonitis. Additionally, his work on aligned nanofibrous collagen membranes derived from fish swim bladder—a tough, acid-resistant suture for pH-regulated stomach perforation and tendon rupture—has earned 13 citations, showcasing his ability to create biomimetic materials that withstand mechanical gastric motility and low pH. Fan’s research bridges material science and clinical endoscopy, offering practical, bioinspired solutions that could transform emergency gastrointestinal surgery and tissue repair. His achievements underscore a commitment to translating complex biological challenges into deployable medical devices, making him a notable figure in regenerative medicine and surgical biomaterials.