Overview
Prof. Jian Yu is a Chief Physician, Professor, and PhD Supervisor. He currently serves as the Deputy Director of the Department of Neurology at the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University. He is a renowned national expert in cerebrovascular diseases, holding a high academic standing in stroke prevention, cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD), and cognitive impairment.
Clinical focus & conditions
1.Cerebrovascular & Cognitive Health
Acute management and prevention of Cerebral Infarction (Stroke) and TIA.
Evaluation of Cerebral Small Vessel Disease and Vascular Dementia.
2.Headache & Sleep Disorders
Standardized therapy for Migraines, Tension Headaches, and chronic Insomnia.
3.Neuro-Vestibular & Infections
Diagnostic repositioning for Positional Vertigo (BPPV).
Clinical management of complex Neurological Infections.
Education & training
MD,Ph.D. — Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences
Training — Robarts Research Institute, Western University, Canada
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 national and provincial awards for outstanding contributions to neurology.
Academic Affiliations:
Member of the Cerebrovascular Disease Group of the Neurology Branch of the Chinese Medical Association; Vice Leader of the Cerebrovascular Disease Group of the Guangdong Medical Association.
Research:
PI for several National Natural Science Foundation projects and provincial major research grants. Published over 50 SCI papers in authoritative journals such as Stroke and Neurology.
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