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Current OSU Appointment

Associate Professor, Cardiovascular Medicine

Abstracts and Short Entries

Liu ZG, Zhang T, Duan CG, Xiu RJ. 1987. Preliminary study on the inhibitory action of compound 24 on antiogenesis induced by S-180 in chicken chario-allantoic membrane [Abstract]. Proc Chin Acad Med Sci Peking Union Med Coll. Vol. 2: 67. (Published)

Liu ZG, Marks GS, Brien JF, Maurice DH, Nakatsu K. 1994. Characteristics of nitric oxide sequestration by bovine vascular smooth muscle [Abstract]. FASEB J. Vol. 8, no. 3: A360. (Published)

Liu ZG, Rudd MA, Loscalzo J. 1996. Transnitrosation reactions in the metabolism of nitric oxide and their relationship to the biological actions of nitric oxide [Abstract]. Circulation. Vol. 94, no. 8: I521. (Published)

Liu ZG, Zai A, Scribner AW, Loscalzo J. 1997. S-Transnitrosation reactions involving plasma membrane thiol groups are mechanistic determinants of the biological effects of S-nitrosothiols [Abstract]. Circulation. Vol. 96, no. 8: I675. (Published)

Rudd MA, Liu ZG, Zai A, Loscalzo J. 1997. Platelet membrane thiols regulate cellular entry and activity of nitric oxide [Abstract]. Circulation. Vol. 96, no. 8: I547. (Published)

Liu ZG, Jiang Y, Gupta K, Hao H, Sikora J, Blackstad M, McFalls E, Verfaillie CM, Bache RJ. 2002. Developmental expression of nitric oxide synthase during stem cell differentiation into endothelial cells [Abstract]. Circulation. Vol. 106, no. 19: II-177. (Published)

Liu ZG, Lou R, Jiang Y, Gupta K, Verfaillie C, Bache RJ. 2004. Dimerization of mitogen-activated protein kinase and auto-phosphorylation of Akt occur in the newly differentiated endothelial-like cells from adult bone marrow stem cells in vitro [Abstract]. JACC. Vol. 43, no. Suppl: 498A. (Published)

Chu L, Jiang Y, Hao H, Wei Q, Xia Y, Verfaillie C, Zweier J, Liu ZG. 2006. Oct-4 expression and differentiation of bone marrow stem cells into endothelial cells are independent of the inhibition of nitric oxide synthase in vitro [Abstract]. FASEB J. Vol. 20: A1126. (Published)

Chu L, Jiang Y, Hao H, Verfaillie C, Zweier J, Liu ZG. 2007. Exogenous nitric oxide increases the expression of Oct-4 and may modify bone marrow stem cell differentiation into endothelial cells in vitro [Abstract]. JACC. Vol. 49, no. Supp: 401A. (Published)

Xu J, Liu XF, Gupta K, Jiang Y, Hao H, Verfaillie CM, Zweier J, Liu ZG. 2007. STAT-3 and p42/44 MAPK are dynamically phosphorylated during bone marrow stem cell differentiation into endothelial cells [Abstract]. FASEB J. Vol. 21, no. 6: A1427. (Published)

Xu J, Liu XF, Gupta K, Jiang Y, Hao H, Vergaillie C, Zweier J, Liu ZG. 2007. Phosphorylated Akt is critical to the differentiation of bone marrow stem cells into endothelial cells [Abstract]. JACC. Vol. 49, no. Supp: 385A. (Published)

Doshi AA, Fitzpatrick A, Love CJ, Daoud EG, Kalbfleisch SJ, Augostini RS, Houmsse M, Hart DT, Liu ZG, Weiss R, Rooney T, Schilling K, Danker J, Rhodes T, Gangasani A, Hummel JD. 2009. Identification of a Novel Mechanism for Inappropriate Accelerometer Activation during Diagnostic Fluoroscopy [Abstract]. Heart Rhythm. Vol. 6, no. 5S: S190-S191. (Published)

Boyd JM, Southall R, Augostini RS, Daoud EG, Hart D, Houmsse M, Kalbfleisch SJ, Liu ZG, Love CJ, Weiss R, Hummel JD. 2010. Evaluation of Complications During Planned Inpatient Initiation of Antiarrhythmic Medications [Abstract]. Heart Rhythm. Vol. 7, no. 5, Supplement: S280. (Published)

Doshi A, Stohr E, Dutro M, Daoud EG, Weiss R, Augostini RS, Love CJ, Kalbfleisch SJ, Houmsse M, Hart DT, Hasan A, Liu ZG, Rhodes T, Tyler J, Rhine D, Rooney T, Hummel JD. 2010. Initial Performance Data of a Defibrillation Lead Utilizing the Draft IS4 Connection System [Abstract]. Heart Rhythm. Vol. 7, no. 5, Supplement: S21. (Published)

Bittenbender PM, Parekh A, Stephens J, Tyler J, Amin A, Rhine D, Tsai S, Hamam I, Rhodes TE, Hart DT, Houmsse M, Kalbfleisch SJ, Liu ZG, Love CJ, Augostini RS, Hummel JD, Daoud EG, Weiss R. 2011. Outcomes with Remote Magnetic Navigation for Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation [Abstract]. Heart Rhythm. Vol. 8, no. 5 - Supplement. (May) [Peer Reviewed] (Published)

Hamam IR, Daoud EG, Tsai S, Rhine D, Tyler J, Weiss R, Houmsse M, Love CJ, Kalbfleisch SJ, Augostini RS, Hart DT, Rhodes TE, Liu ZG, Hummel JD. 2011. Impact of Elevated International Normalized Ratio and Activated Clotting Time on Unfractionated Heparin Dosing for Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation [Abstract]. Heart Rhythm. Vol. 8, no. 5 - Supplement. (May) [Peer Reviewed] (Published)

Snider MJ, Boyd JM, Hirsch A, Houmsse M, Daoud EG, Hummel JD, Kalbfleisch SJ, Augostini RS, Weiss R, Hart DT, Love CJ, Liu ZG, Rhodes TE, Porter K, Carnes CA. 2011. Dronedarone: Real Life Experience And Follow Up [Abstract]. Heart Rhythm. Vol. 8, no. 5 - Supplement. (May) [Peer Reviewed] (Published)

Biographical Narrative

CLINICAL SKILLS

Skilled and experienced in performing the whole spectrum of procedures in adult cardiac electrophysiology including complex atrial fibrillation ablation and Bi-V device implantation.


RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

2010 - present Associate Professor, Davis Heart & Lung Research Institute, The Ohio State University Medical Center
2004 - 2010 Assistant Professor, Davis Heart & Lung Research Institute, The Ohio State University Medical Center
2001 - 2002 Research Fellow, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN. United States.
1995 - 1997 Research Fellow, Whitaker Cardiovacular Institute, Boston University Medical Center, Boston, MA
1984 - 1986 Research Assistant Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China

Certifications

2000 - 2010

Board Certified: Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

2003 - 2013

Board Certified: Cardiovascular Diseases, American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine

2005 - 2015

Board Certified: Cardiac Electrophysiology, American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine

Chapters In Books

Liu ZG, Du LH. 2010. Isolation and Characterization of Bone Marrow Stem Cells (in Chinese). In Manetic Induction of Hyperthermia for Cancer. Edited by Tong JT. Beijing, China: People's Medical Publishing House. (Formally Accepted)

Liu ZG, Tyler J. 2011. Cardiac Electrophysiology Study: Basic Concepts and Techniques. In Specialty Board Review: Cardiology. Edited by Baliga R. Columbus, OH: McGraw-Hill.

Degrees

1984	M.D., Hunan Medical University, Medicine

1989	Master's Degree, Peking Union Medical College, Medicine / Pharmacology

1992	M.S., Queen's University, Pharmacology and Toxicology

1995	Ph.D., Queen's University, Cardiovascular Pharmacology

Editorial Activities

Editorial Board

2011	International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine.

2010	World Journal of Stem Cells.

Reviewer

2010 - present

Antioxidants & Redox Signaling (ARS).

2009 - present

Journal of Oncology.

2009 - present

American Journal of Physiology - Heart and Circulatory Physiology.

2009 - present

Tissue Engineering.

2009 - present

Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology and Physiology.

2009 - present

The Open Microcirculation & Microvascular Journal.

2009 - present

Phytotherapy Research.

2008 - present

PACE.

2007 - present

Journal of Cell and Molecular Medicine.

2007 - present

Acta Pharmacologica Sinica.

Fellowship, Internship or Residency

1995 - 1997

Research Fellow, Whitaker Cardiovascular Institute, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, United States.

07/97 - 06/00

Internship and Residency, Internal Medicine, Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center, Plainfield, NJ, United States.

2000 - 2003

Fellowship, Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States.

2002	Research Fellow, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States.

2003 - 2004

Fellowship, Cardiac Electrophysiology, Aurora Health Care - University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States.

Honors

1984	First Academic Award. Hunan Medical University, Changsha, China.

1990 - 1991

Dean's Award. Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada.

1991 - 1992

Graduate Award. Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada.

1991 - 1992

Eldon Boyd Fellowship. Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada.

1993 - 1995

Studentship. Medical Research Council of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

1994	Conference Award. Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada.

2001 - 2002

Cardiology Fellows Forum of Excellence. American Heart Association.

2002	Finalist for Melvin L. Marcus Young Investigator Award in Cardiovascular Science. American Heart Association.

2002	ACC Travel Award. American College of Cardiology.

2002	Lillehei Fellowship. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States. Subject: Stem Cell Research

2006	ASCI/AAP Travel Award. ASCI/AAP.

Languages

English: (ability to read: Fluent, ability to write: Fluent, ability to speak: Fluent)

Chinese: Mandarin (ability to read: Fluent, ability to write: Fluent, ability to speak: Fluent)

Licensure

2000 - 2003

Medicine and Surgery License: State of Minnesota

2003 - present

Medicine and Surgery License: State of Wisconsin

2004 - present

Medicine and Surgery License: State Medical Board of Ohio

Memberships

1994 - 1995

Coordinator. Queen's University Biomedical Club, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

1997 - present

Member. American Heart Association

1997	Member. American Heart Association Scientific Councils. Vascular Biology

2000 - present

Diplomat. American Board of Medical Specialties

2001 - present

Member. American College of Cardiology

Peer Reviewed Journal Articles

Liu ZG, Brien JF, Marks GS, McLaughlin BE, Nakatsu K. 1992. Carbon monoxide does not inhibit glyceryl trinitrate biotransformation by or relaxation of aorta.  Eur J Pharmacol. Vol. 211, no. 1. (January): 129-132. (IF: 2.787)

Liu ZG, Brien JF, Marks GS, McLaughlin BE, Nakatsu K. 1993. Lack of evidence for the involvement of cytochrome P-450 or other hemoproteins in the metabolic activation of glyceryl trinitrate in rabbit aorta.  J Pharmacol Exp Ther. Vol. 264, no. 3. : 1432-1439. (IF: 4.309)

Liu ZG, Nakatsu K, Brien JF, Beaton ED, Marks GS, Maurice DH. 1993. Selective sequestration of nitric oxide by subcellular components of vascular smooth muscle and platelets: relationship to nitric oxide stimulation of the soluble quanylyl cyclase.  Can J Physiol Pharmacol. Vol. 71, no. 12. : 938-945. (IF: 1.763)

Beaton ED, Liu ZG, McLaughlin BE, Brien JF, Nakatsu K, Marks GS. 1993. A novel method for detection of nitric oxide binding sites by using a chemiluminescence-headspace-gas technique.  J Pharmacol Toxicol Meth. Vol. 30, no. 4. (December): 217-222.

Liu ZG, Marks GS, Brien JF, Nakatsu K. 1995. Sulfhydryl involvement in nitric oxide sequestration and nitric oxide induced soluble guanylyl cyclase activation in vascular smooth muscle.  Can J Physiol Pharmacol. Vol. 73, no. 8. : 1144-1148. (IF: 1.763)

Liu ZG, Rudd MA, Freedman JE, Loscalzo J. 1998. S-Transnitrosation reactions are involved in the metabolic fate and biological actions of nitric oxide.  J Pharmacol Exp Ther. Vol. 284, no. 2. : 526-534. (IF: 4.309)

Jin X, Xia L, Wang LS, Shi JZ, Zheng Y, Chen WL, Zhang L, Liu ZG, Chen GQ, Fang NY. 2006. Differential protein expression in hypertrophic heart with and without hypertension in spontaneously hypertensive rats.  Proteomics. Vol. 6, no. 7. : 2326-2332. (IF: 5.735)

Liu ZG, Jiang Y, Hao H, Gupta K, Xu J, Chu L, McFalls E, Zweier J, Verfaillie C, Bache RJ. 2007. Endothelial nitric oxide synthase is dynamically expressed during bone marrow stem cell differentiation into endothelial cells.  Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. Vol. 293, no. 3. : H1760-H1765. (IF: 3.973)

Chu L, Jiang Y, Hao H, Xia Y, Xu J, Liu ZH, Verfaillie CM, Zweier JL, Liu ZG. 2008. Nitric oxide enhances Oct-4 expression in bone marrow stem cells and promotes endothelial differentiation.  Eur J Pharmacol. Vol. 591, no. 1-3. : 59-65. (IF: 2.787)

Daoud EG, Hummel JD, Houmsse M, Hart DT, Weiss R, Liu ZG, Augostini R, Kalbfleisch S, Smith MC, Mehta R, Gangasani A, Raman SV. 2008. Comparison of computed tomography imaging with intraprocedural contrast esophagram: implications for catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation.  Heart Rhythm. Vol. 5, no. 7. : 975-980. (IF: 4.444)

Mehta R, Hart DT, Nagra BS, Liu ZG, Kantharia BK. 2008. Successful ablation of focal left atrial tachycardia using Stereotaxis Niobe remote magnetic navigation system.  Europace. Vol. 10, no. 3. : 280-283. (IF: 1.706)

Nagra B, Liu ZG, Mehta R, Hart D, Kantharia B. 2008. Verapamil-sensitive left posterior fascicular ventricular tachycardia after myocardial infarction.  J Interv Card Electrophysiol. Vol. 21, no. 1. : 59-63. (IF: 1.075)

Xu J, Liu X, Jiang Y, Chu L, Hao H, Liu ZH, Verfaillie CM, Zweier JL, Gupta K, Liu ZG. 2008. MAPK/ERK signaling mediates VEGF-induced bone marrow stem cell differentiation into endothelial cell.  J Cell Mol Med. Vol. 12, no. 6A. (February 4): 2395-2406. (IF: 5.114)

Connolly SJ, Ezekowitz MD, Yusuf S, Eikelboom J, Oldgren J, Parekh A, Pogue J, Reilly PA, Themeles E, Varrone J, Wang S, Alings M, Xavier D, Zhu J, Diaz R, Lewis BS, Darius H, Diener HC, Joyner CD, Wallentin L; RE-LY Steering Committee and Investigators (Liu ZG). 2009. Dabigatran versus warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation.  N Engl J Med.. Vol. 361, no. 12. : 1139-1151.

Feng C, Zhu J, Zhao L, Lu T, Zhang W, Liu ZG, Tian J. 2009. Suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid promotes cardiomyocyte differentiation of rat mesenchymal stem cells.  Exp Cell Res. Vol. 315, no. 17. : 3044-3051. (IF: 3.589)

Liu D, Ge S, Zhou G, Xu G, Zhang R, Zhu W, Liu ZG, Cheng S, Liu X. 2009. Montelukast inhibits matrix metalloproteinases expression in atherosclerotic rabbits.  Cardiovasc Drugs Ther. Vol. 23, no. 6. : 431-437. (IF: 2.515)

Xu J, Liu X, Chen J, Zacharek A, Cui X, Savant-Bhonsale S, Liu ZG, Chopp M. 2009. Simvastatin enhances bone marrow stromal cell differentiation into endothelial cells via Notch signaling pathway.  AJP- Cell Physiol. Vol. 296, no. 3. : C535-C543. (IF: 4.013)

Zhao X, Zhang J, Mei X, Liao D, Hu J, Li L, Liu ZG, Zweier JL. 2009. Pulmonary vein electric shunting for therapy of atrial fibrillation.  Med Hypotheses. Vol. 72, no. 4. : 474-475. (IF: 1.393)

Liu Z, Lei M, Jiang Y, Hao H, Chu L, Xu J, Luo M, Verfaillie CM, Zweier JL, Liu ZG. 2009. High glucose attenuates VEGF expression in rat multipotent adult progenitor cells in association with inhibition of JAK2/STAT3 signaling.  J Cell Mol Med. Vol. 13, no. 9b. (September): 3427-3436. (IF: 5.228)

Chu L, Hao H,, Luo M, Huang Y, Chen Z, Lu T, Zhao X, Verfaillie CM, Zweier JL, Liu ZG. 2009. Ox-LDL modifies the behavior of bone marrow stem cells and impairs their endothelial differentiation via inhibition of Akt phosphorylation.  J Cel Mol Med. (October 23) [Epub ahead of print]. (IF: 5.228)

Xu J, Liu XF, Chen JL, Zacharek A, Cui X, Savant-Bhonsale S, Chopp M, Liu ZG. 2010. Cell-Cell Interaction Promotes Rat Marrow Stromal Cell Differentiation Into Endothelial Cell via Activation of TACE/TNF-alpha Signaling.  Cell Transplantation. Vol. 19, no. 1. : 43-53. (IF: 5.126)

Lu T, Hao H, Luo M, Zhu J, Verfaillie C, Tian J, Liu ZG. 2010. Cardiomyocyte differentiation of rate bone marrow multipotent progenitor cells is associated with down-regulation of Oct-4 expression.  Tissue Engineering Part A. (July 13) [Epub ahead of print]. (IF: 5.444)

Lu T, Parthasarathy S, Hao H, Luo M, Ahmed S, Zhu J, Luo S, Kuppusamy P, Sen CK, Verfaillie CM, Tian J, Liu ZG. 2010. Reactive oxygen species mediate ox-LDL-induced inhibition of Oct-4 expression adn endothelial differentiation of bone marrow stem cells.  Antioxidants & Redox Signaling (ARS). (December) (IF: 7.581) (Formally Accepted)

Ou H, Yan L, Hao H, Elton TS, Liu ZG. 2011. Intronic microRNA suppresses endothelial nitric oxide synthase expression and endothelial cell proliferation via inhibition of STAT3 signaling.  Mol Cel Biochem. no. In Press. (IF: 2.033)

Yang G, Tian J, Feng C, Zhao L, Liu ZG, Zhu J. 2011. Trichostatin A promotes cardiomyocyte differentiation of rat mesenchymal stem cells after 5-azacytidine induction or during co-culture with neonatal cardiomyocytes via a mechanism independent of histone deaceylase inhibition.  Cell Transplant. (IF: 5.126) (Formally Accepted)

Maffett S, Boyd JM, Love C, Daoud EG, Weiss R, Augostini R, Hasan A, Liu ZG, Hummel JD, Houmsse M, Kalbfleisch S. 2011. Pacemaker and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implantation during chronic anticoagulation: continuation of warfarin versus bridging with heparin.  The Journal of Innovations in Cardiac Rhythm Management. Vol. 1, no. 1. (January): 1-5.

Positions

1984 - 1986

Research Assistant, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Pharmacology. Beijing, China.

2004 - 2004

Open Faculty Search , The Ohio State University, Cardiovascular Medicine . Columbus, OH, United States.

2004 - 2010

Assistant Professor of Medicine, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. Columbus, OH, United States.

2004 - 2010

Assistant Professor , The Ohio State University, Cardiovascular Medicine . Columbus, OH, United States.

2010 - present

Associate Professor, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Davis Heart & Lung Research Institute. Columbus, OH, United States.

Presentations

Invited Presentations

Local

Liu ZG, Lecturer. 2004. Sudden Cardiac Death: Mechanisms and Management. Presented at The Ohio State University Medical Center, to Department of Medicine. Columbus, OH. (November)

Liu ZG, Lecturer. 2005. Evaluation and Management of Syncope. Presented at Chillicothe VA Medical Center. Chillicothe, OH. (March)

Liu ZG, Panelist. 2005. New Strategies in the Management of Atrial Fibrillation. Presented at The Ohio State University Medical Center. Columbus, OH. (May)

Liu ZG, Lecturer. 2005. Evaluation and Management of Ventricular Tachycardia. Presented at Chillicothe VA Medical Center. Chillicothe, OH. (August)

Liu ZG, Lecturer. 2006. Rhythm vs Rate Control in the Management of Atrial Fibrillation. Presented at Chillicothe VA Medical Center. Chillicothe, OH. (March)

Liu ZG, Presenter. 2006. Dyspnea: Cardiac vs Pulmonary. Presented at Chillicothe VA Medical Center. Chillicothe, OH. (November)

Liu ZG, Presenter. 2007. Characteristics of the Newly Differentiated Endothelial Cells from Bone Marrow Stem Cells and Possible Mechanisms. Presented at The Ohio State University Medical Center. Columbus, OH. (November)

Liu ZG, Presenter. 2008. Superventricular tachycardia: evaluation and management. Presented at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. Columbus, OH. (May)

Liu ZG, Presenter. 2009. Therapies for ventricular arrhythmia:Indications for ICDs. Presented at Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellows Lecture Series. The Ohio State University. Columbus, OH. (October 20)

Liu ZG, Presenter. 2010. Effects of ox-LDL on bone marrow stem cells: A new look at the mechanisms for the development of cardiovascular diseases in hyperlipidemia. Presented at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Department of Surgery 2010 Klassen Research Day. Columbus, OH. (May) [Peer Reviewed]

Liu ZG, Presenter. 2010. Ventricular Arrhythmia: Etiology and Management. Presented at The Ohio State University Medical Center East. Columbus, OH. (June)

Regional

Liu ZG, Lecturer. 2005. Unique Biological Behaviors of the Newly Differentiated Endothelial Cells from Bone Marrow Stem Cells and Possible Mechanisms. Presented at Central Society for Clinical Research, Midwestern Section American Federation for Medical Research. Chicago, IL. (April)

National

Liu ZG, McLaughlin BE, Beaton ED, Brien JF, Marks GS, Nakatsu K, Poster Presenter. 1993. Approaches to the identification of nitric oxide receptors in vascular smooth muscle. Presented at 36th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Federal Biological Society. Ontario, Canada.

Liu ZG, Presenter. 2007. Advances in the Modalities and Treatment of Cardiac and Vascular Patients. Presented at Pikeville Medical Center. Pikeville, KY. (May)

Liu ZG, Presenter. 2007. Atrial Fibrillation and Other Arrhythmias/Devices. Presented at Pikeville Medical Center. Pikeville, KY. (May)

Liu ZG, Presenter. 2007. ECG Analysis and Troubleshooting. Presented at IBHRExAM Review Course. The Ohio State University Medical Center. Columbus, OH. (August)

Liu ZG, Presenter. 2008. Bradycardia Stored Electrogram. Presented at IBHRExAM Review Course. The Ohio State University Medical Center. Columbus, OH. (March)

International

Marks GS, McLaughlin BE, Liu ZG, Nakatsu K, Brien JF, Poster Presenter. 1992. Nitric oxide release following glyceryl trinitrate interaction with vascular smooth muscle is not mediated by hemoprotein. Presented at Fifth World Conference on Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics. Yokohama, Japan.

Liu ZG, Lecturer. 2004. Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke. Presented at Ministry of Health, P.R of China. China. (September)

Liu ZG, Lecturer. 2004. Mechanisms of Ventricular Tachycardia and Management. Presented at Shanghai Second Medical University Department of Medicine. Shanghai, China. (September)

Liu ZG, Lecturer. 2005. Catheter-Based Approaches to the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. Presented at Shanghai Second Medical University, Department of Medicine. Shanghai, China. (June)

Liu ZG, Lecturer. 2005. Update on Atrial Fibrillation. Presented at Xiangya Medical College of Central South University, Department of Medicine. Changsha, Hunan, China. (June)

Liu ZG, Lecturer. 2005. Development of New Drugs with Cultured Bone Marrow Stem Cells. Presented at Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Research Center for Pharmacology and Toxicology. Beijing, China. (July)

Liu ZG, Presenter. 2006. Bone Marrow Stem Cells and Vascular Repair. Presented at Nanhua University College of Life Sciences. Hengyang, Hunan, China. (July)

Liu ZG, Lecturer. 2006. Current Status on the Management of Atrial Fibrillation. Presented at Tong-ji Medical University Department of Cardiology. Wuhan, Hubei, China. (July)

Liu ZG, Lecturer. 2006. Expression of Akt/MAPK Signal Transduction Pathway during Bone Marrow Stem Cell Differentiation into Endothelial Cell. Presented at Xiangya Medical College of Central South University. Changsha, Hunan, China. (July)

Liu ZG, Presenter. 2006. Role of the Cardiologist in the Management of Stroke. Presented at The Second International Stroke Summit. Nanjing, China. (August)

Liu ZG, Presenter. 2007. Cell differentiation and mechanisms. Presented at Qinghua University Center for Life Sciences. Beijing, China. (June)

Liu ZG, Presenter. 2008. Hyperlipidemia and Bone Marrow Stem Cells. Presented at Xiangya Medical College of Central South University. Changsha, Hunan, China. (July)

Liu ZG, Presenter. 2008. PFO and Stroke. Presented at Fourth International Summit for Stroke. Nanjin, China. (July)

Liu ZG, Presenter. 2009. Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke: An Update. Presented at Fifth International Summit for Stroke. Nanjin, China. (July)

Liu ZG, Presenter. 2009. Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Bone Marrow Stem Cells. Presented at Chongqing Medical University. Chongqing, China. (July)

Liu ZG, Presenter. 2009. Impaired endothelial differentiation from bone marrow stem cells: a novel mechanism for cardiovascular diseases. Presented at Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine. Shanghai, China. (July)

Liu ZG, Presenter. 2010. Bone Marrow Stem Cells: Characteristics adn their Potential Clinical Applications. Presented at Hunan University of Chinese Medicine. Changsha, Hunan, China. [Peer Reviewed]

Liu ZG, Presenter. 2010. Impact of Hyperlipidemia on Bone Marrow Stem Cells: A Novel Mechanism for the Development of Cardiovascualr Diseases in Hyperlipidemic Patients. Presented at Children's Hospital, Chongging Medical University. Chongging, China.

Professional Activities

Community Service

1990 - 1994

Volunteer. Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

Conference Participation

06/2007

Course Faculty. International Symposium of Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Physiology. Chongqing, China.

07/2007

Course Faculty. International Summit for Stroke. Nanjin, China.

Education

2005 - 2008

Adjunct Professor. Nanjin University School of Medicine. Nanjin University School of Medicine. Nanjin, China.

06/2007 - present

Adjunct Professor. Chongqing Medical University. Chongqing Medical University. Chongqing, China.

2010	The Sixth Yellowriver International Cardiovascular Conference. Co-Chairman and Faculty. Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China.