Zhoule Zhu at Zhejiang University School of Medicine Second Affiliated Hospital, China.
Dr. Zhoule Zhu is a neurosurgeon and physician-scientist with focused expertise in functional neurosurgery and translational neuroscience. His academic training and medical practice have been rooted in premier Chinese institutions, including Zhejiang University and Zhejiang Chinese Medical University. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals addressing clinical innovations in deep brain stimulation, cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers, and AI-assisted healthcare. Dr. Zhu is committed to advancing precision medicine approaches for neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders through integrative neurosurgical research.
Publication Profile
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Educational Details
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Ph.D. in Medicine, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine, 2020.09–2023.06
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M.Sc. in Medicine, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine, 2017.09–2020.06
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B.Med., The Second Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, 2012.09–2017.06
Professional Experience
Dr. Zhoule Zhu currently serves as an Attending Physician in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine (since June 2024). He previously held the position of Resident Physician in the same department from August 2023 to June 2024. His clinical and research work integrates advanced neurosurgical practice with cutting-edge neuroimaging and brain stimulation techniques.
Research Interest
Dr. Zhu’s research interests include:
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) for treatment-resistant depression and Parkinson’s disease
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Brain connectomics and tractography
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Neuroimaging-based targeting and navigation
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Biomarker discovery for neurosurgical outcomes
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Application of AI tools like ChatGPT in clinical settings
Research Funding
Dr. Zhu is the recipient of several competitive grants, including:
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National Natural Science Foundation of China – Young Scientists Project (2025–2027)
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National Natural Science Foundation of China – General Program (2025–2027)
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Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation – Major Project (2024–2026)
Author Metrics
Top Noted Publication
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Ying Y#, Lin J#, Gao W#, Yue L#, Zeng Q, Bartas K, Cheong D, Jiang H, Zheng Z, Shi L, Ping A, Fang Y, Yan F, Guo T, Zhang J*, Wu H*, Beier K*, Zhu J*, Zhu Z*.
Proteomic profiling in cerebrospinal fluid reveal biomarkers for shunt outcome in idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus.
Journal of Advanced Research, 2025.
# Co-first authors; * Corresponding authors.
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Zhu Z*, Hubbard E*, Guo X, Barbosa DAN, Popal AM, Cai C, Jiang H, Zheng Z, Lin J, Gao W, Zhang J, Bartas K, Macchia D, Derdeyn P, Halpern CH, Mayberg HS, Beier KT#, Zhu J#, Wu H#.
A connectomic analysis of deep brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression.
Brain Stimulation, 2021; 14(6): 1226–1233.
* Corresponding authors; # Co-senior authors.
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Zhu Z*, Han J*, Zhu H*, Cai C, Feng C, Guo X, Ying Y, Jiang H, Zheng Z, Zhang J, Zhu J#, Wu H#.
Individualized targeting is warranted in subcallosal cingulate gyrus deep brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression: A tractography analysis.
Human Brain Mapping, 2023 Aug 1; 44(11): 4200–4210.
* Corresponding authors; # Co-senior authors.
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Zhu Z, Ying Y, Zhu J, Wu H#.
ChatGPT’s potential role in non-English-speaking outpatient clinic settings.
Digital Health, 2023 Jun 26; 9: 20552076231184091.
# Corresponding author.
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Weng L*, Zhu Z*, Dai K, Zheng Z, Zhu J, Wu H#.
Reduced-Reference Learning for Target Localization in Deep Brain Stimulation.
IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging, 2024 Jul; 43(7): 2434–2447.
* Corresponding authors; # Senior author.
Conclusion
Dr. Zhoule Zhu demonstrates an impressive trajectory in functional neurosurgery, brain stimulation, and AI-enhanced clinical neuroscience. His publication quality, translational orientation, and competitive grant record make him a very suitable candidate for a Best Researcher Award, particularly in an early- to mid-career category. With additional development in citation impact, mentoring, and broader academic leadership, he could become a standout figure in the global neurosurgical research community.