the M.D. Anderson Endowed Professor of Department of Biology and Biochemistry at University of Huston, and the Director of Center for Nuclear Receptors and Cell Signaling.

Professor Zhang is a well-known expert in the field of oncovirus research, focusing on the research of the oncolytic HSV. He has published 60+ articles and obtained 12+ patents. Besides, Professor Zhang is committed to translational research to develop cancer therapeutics. The patented intellectual properties generated by the lab have led to the formation of two biotech companies that are devoted to translating the research from the lab into clinical application, with products currently in the stage of clinical trials.