Overview
Prof. Wen-Li Sheng is a Chief Physician, Professor, and PhD Supervisor. He currently serves as the Vice Director of the Department of Neurology at the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University. He is a renowned national expert in neuromuscular and neurogenetic diseases, with profound academic expertise in rare diseases, muscle pathology, and motor neuron disorders.
Clinical focus & conditions
1.Rare & Genetic Neuromuscular Diseases
Advanced management of Pompe Disease and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
Genetic diagnosis and therapy for various Muscular Dystrophies.
Evaluation and counseling for Neurogenetic Ataxia.
2.Motor Neuron & Junction Disorders
Comprehensive clinical care for Motor Neuron Disease (ALS).
Individualized treatment protocols for Myasthenia Gravis.
3.Nerve & Muscle Health
Diagnostic workup and treatment for complex Peripheral Neuropathies.
Education & training
MD,Ph.D. — Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences
Training — Harvard Medical School, USA
Hospital affiliations
The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
Honors & Research
Honors:
Titled as "Lingnan Famous Doctor" and "Yangcheng Good Doctor"; recipient of multiple social contribution awards for rare disease advocacy and clinical promotion.
Academic Affiliations:
Member of the Neuromuscular Group of the Neurology Branch of the Chinese Medical Association; Chairman of the Neuromuscular Group of the Guangdong Medical Association.
Research:
PI for several National Natural Science Foundation projects and provincial grants. Published high-impact papers in journals such as Neurology and Nature Communications, focusing on the pathogenesis and gene therapy of neuromuscular disorders.
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