Can Zhang, PhD

Postdoctoral Fellow

I am a postdoctoral researcher in neuroscience. I graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tong University earning my doctor of medicine degree in pharmaceutical sciences (equivalent to a Ph.D. degree in the US). I am focusing on the role of FTD gene progranulin in aberrant microglial and astroglial activation, and how these glial abnormalities contribute to neurodegeneration.

Past Awards and Fellowships:
University of Pittsburgh Postdoctoral Fellowship (2015-2017) 
National Graduate Scholarship (China, 2009-2014) 
National Undergraduate Scholarship (China, 2005-2009)