Meet the editors

Xiaoyan Dong, MD, is an esteemed master's supervisor and serves as the director of the Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shanghai Children's Hospital, China. She obtained her MD from the School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, China, and has pursued additional training at renowned institutions such as Yale University School of Medicine, USA, and the New York State Institute of Developmental Disabilities. Dr.

Dong holds leadership roles and membership in various national pediatric associations, including the Chinese Medical Association and the Chinese Maternal and Child Health Association. With a specialization in the prevention and treatment of pediatric respiratory diseases, Dr. Dong has made significant contributions to her field. Her expertise is reflected in the publication of more than sixty academic papers and books. She has also played a pivotal role in leading and participating in numerous national and municipal research projects related to pediatric respiratory diseases. Dr. Dong's dedication to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care has earned her recognition and respect within the medical community.

Dr. Nanber Zhong is the founder and director of the Peking University Center of Medical Genetics, China, as well as the founder professor and chairman of the Department of Medical Genetics, Peking University Health Science Center, China. Dr. Zhong's research focuses on investigating the pathogenic impact of gene–environment interactions during intrauterine development on pregnancy outcomes and fetal–child development. He

has an impressive publication record with more than 170 research articles published in peer-reviewed journals, including Lancet and Nature Genetics. Notably, his research studies have received funding from reputable institutions such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the March of Dimes Foundation, the Batten Disease Support and Research Association, and the New York State Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene.
