Susan Song, MD/PhD

Research Assistant Professor in Neuroscience at University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Research Expertise

microglia
white matter
neurodegenerative disease
Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
Neurology
Cell Biology
Neurology (clinical)
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Immunology
Biomedical Engineering
Molecular Biology
Developmental Neuroscience
Pharmacology (medical)
Psychiatry and Mental health
Pharmacology
Physiology (medical)

About

Susan Song, MD/PhD, is a highly accomplished neuroscientist, with extensive education and experience in the field. She received her MD/PhD in Neurology and Neuroscience from Southern Medical University in 2015, where she conducted groundbreaking research on the molecular mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases. Following this, she completed a post-doctoral fellowship in Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh, where she continued to excel in her research and received numerous awards and grants for her work. Dr. Song's expertise lies in studying the underlying causes and potential treatments for various neurological diseases, such as ischemic stroke, traumatic brain injury, glioblastoma, Alzheimer's disease, and multiple sclerosis. She has a deep understanding of the brain and nervous system, and is constantly seeking new ways to unravel the complexities of these diseases. Dr. Song has held several prestigious positions throughout her career, including her current position as Research Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh. She has published numerous articles in top scientific journals and presented her research at international conferences. Her findings have contributed greatly to the field of neurology and have the potential to improve the lives of millions of people suffering from neurological disorders. Overall, Dr. Song is a highly respected and accomplished physician-scientist who is making significant contributions to the field of neurology. With her extensive education, diverse experience, and unwavering dedication to her patients, she is a true leader in the field and a valuable asset to the medical community.

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Publications

Selective knockout of astrocytic Na+/H+ exchanger isoform 1 reduces astrogliosis, BBB damage, infarction, and improves neurological function after ischemic stroke
Glia
2017
Activation of endothelial Wnt/β-catenin signaling by protective astrocytes repairs BBB damage in ischemic stroke
Progress in Neurobiology
2021
Ion channels and transporters in microglial function in physiology and brain diseases
Neurochemistry International
2021
Roles of glial ion transporters in brain diseases
Glia
2019
A Novel Na + -K + -Cl Cotransporter 1 Inhibitor STS66* Reduces Brain Damage in Mice After Ischemic Stroke
Stroke
2019
Selective role of Na+/H+ exchanger in Cx3cr1+ microglial activation, white matter demyelination, and post‐stroke function recovery
Glia
2018
Attenuating vascular stenosis-induced astrogliosis preserves white matter integrity and cognitive function
Journal of Neuroinflammation
2021
The WNK-SPAK/OSR1 Kinases and the Cation-Chloride Cotransporters as Therapeutic Targets for Neurological Diseases
Aging and disease
2019
Elevated microglial oxidative phosphorylation and phagocytosis stimulate post-stroke brain remodeling and cognitive function recovery in mice
Communications Biology
2022
WNK-Cab39-NKCC1 signaling increases the susceptibility to ischemic brain damage in hypertensive rats
Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow & Metabolism
2016
Blocking NHE1 stimulates glioma tumor immunity by restoring OXPHOS function of myeloid cells
Theranostics
2021
Microglial–oligodendrocyte interactions in myelination and neurological function recovery after traumatic brain injury
Journal of Neuroinflammation
2022
Inhibition of Na+/H+ exchanger modulates microglial activation and scar formation following microelectrode implantation
Journal of Neural Engineering
2021
Pharmacological Inhibition of NHE1 Protein Increases White Matter Resilience and Neurofunctional Recovery after Ischemic Stroke
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
2023
Transient axonal glycoprotein-1 induces apoptosis-related gene expression without triggering apoptosis in U251 glioma cells
Neural Regeneration Research
2014
Deletion of Slc9a1 in Cx3cr1+ cells stimulated microglial subcluster CREB1-BDNF signaling and microglia-oligodendrocyte crosstalk
Unknown Venue
2023
Transient ischemic stroke triggers sustained damage of the choroid plexus blood-CSF barrier
Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience
2023
Does Adjuvant Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery Have a Role in Treating Optic Nerve Sheath Meningiomas?
Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology
2023
Abstract P761: Reducing Reactive Astrocytes Improves Cognitive Function in a Mouse Model of Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
Stroke
2021
Microglia-oligodendrocyte interactions in post-injury brain repair
IBRO Reports
2019

Education

Southern Medical University

MD/PhD, Neurology, Neuroscience / June, 2015

Guangzhou

University of Pittsburgh

Post-doc, Neuroscience / December, 2019

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Experience

University of Pittsburgh

Research Assistant Professor / January, 2022Present

Research Instructor / January, 2020December, 2021

Postdoctoral Scholar / October, 2015December, 2019

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