He received his medical degree in Tongji Medical University in China and his Ph.D. in the United States. As a research scientist, Dr. Zhu has been working in the fields of respiratory diseases for 20 years. He is an established immunologist and is a recognized expert in the field. The major research focus of Dr. Zhu''s laboratory is on the molecular and immunological mechanisms in the pathogenesis of inflammatory lung diseases, including allergy, asthma, and COPD. Dr. Zhu has published many research articles in high impact scientific journals, generated advanced tools for the research community, and made significant contributions to the research field of lung diseases. He is serving for scientific journals and NIH study sections as a reviewer.