Author Information
Yong-Zhen Zhang is a prominent researcher affiliated with the State Key Laboratory of Virology and the Institute of Medical Virology at the School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, located in Wuhan, China. Additionally, he is associated with the State Key Laboratory of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control and the Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases at the National Institute for Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, part of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention in Beijing, China. His work is primarily focused on the field of infectious diseases, with a special emphasis on virology.Research Contributions
Yong-Zhen Zhang has made significant contributions to the understanding of viral pathogens and their impact on human health. His research spans various aspects of virology, including the characterization of viral genomes, identification of novel viruses, and understanding viral taxonomy. Notably, he has worked on the characterization of the novel coronavirus linked to severe respiratory disease in Wuhan, China, highlighting his pivotal role in COVID-19 research. His studies also extend to the diversity and circulation of viruses in different hosts and environments, such as ticks and mammals, enhancing our understanding of viral ecology and transmission.Aliases
Yong-Zhen Zhang is also known by the aliases Yong-zhen Zhang and Yǒng-zhèn Zhāng.Publication and Citation Metrics
| Metric |
Value |
| Total Citations |
17,985 |
| H-index |
44 |
| Total Papers |
133 |
