News & Highlights

Stay updated with the latest publications, awards, talks, and events from our lab.

PublicationOct 15, 2024

Review on Novel Microbial Bile Acid Modifications Published in iMeta

Our comprehensive review "Novel microbial modifications of bile acids and their functional implications" has been published in iMeta (IF=23.7), exploring the diverse ways gut bacteria modify bile acids and their impact on host health.

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PublicationMar 15, 2024

Bile Acid Signaling Review in Science China Life Sciences

Our review "Bile acid signaling in the regulation of whole body metabolic and immunological homeostasis" published in Science China Life Sciences provides a comprehensive overview of how bile acids regulate metabolism and immunity.

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AwardJan 1, 2024

Professor Jia Appointed Chair Professor at HKU

Professor Wei Jia has been appointed as Chair Professor and Vivian Taam Wong Professor in Integrative Medicine at the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong.

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PublicationOct 5, 2023

Cell Metabolism: Hyodeoxycholic Acid Alleviates NAFLD

Our research "Hyodeoxycholic acid alleviates non-alcoholic fatty liver disease through modulating the gut-liver axis" published in Cell Metabolism reveals a novel therapeutic approach for NAFLD treatment through bile acid modulation.

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AwardJun 5, 2023

Professor Jia Elected Member of Academia Europaea

Professor Wei Jia has been elected as a member of Academia Europaea in the Physiology & Neuroscience Section, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to metabolomics and gut microbiome research over three decades.

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AwardApr 20, 2023

HKBU President's Award for Outstanding Scholarly Work

Professor Wei Jia received the 2023 President's Award for Outstanding Performance in Scholarly Work from Hong Kong Baptist University, recognizing his exceptional research contributions in metabolomics and gut microbiome.

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PublicationApr 15, 2022

Nature Communications: Gut Microbiota and Weight Regain

Our study "Gut microbiota-bile acid crosstalk contributes to the rebound weight gain after calorie restriction in mice" published in Nature Communications explains why weight often returns after dieting.

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PublicationApr 5, 2021

Cell Metabolism: Hyocholic Acid and Glucose Homeostasis

Our research published in Cell Metabolism demonstrates that hyocholic acid species improve glucose homeostasis through distinct TGR5 and FXR signaling mechanisms, opening new avenues for diabetes treatment.

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PublicationMar 5, 2021

Nature Communications: Novel Biomarkers for Metabolic Disorders

Our study establishing hyocholic acid species as novel biomarkers for metabolic disorders has been published in Nature Communications, providing new diagnostic tools for early disease detection.

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PublicationOct 31, 2019

Nature Communications: Pu-erh Tea and Cholesterol

Our research reveals that theabrownin from Pu-erh tea attenuates hypercholesterolemia via modulation of gut microbiota and bile acid metabolism, published in Nature Communications.

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AwardDec 15, 2016

Natural Science Award from Shanghai Municipal Government

Professor Wei Jia received the Natural Science Award from the Shanghai Municipal Government in recognition of his outstanding contributions to metabolomics research.

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AwardDec 20, 2013

Research Selected as Science Magazine Top Ten Breakthrough

Our groundbreaking research on melamine-induced renal toxicity mediated by gut microbiota, published in Science Translational Medicine, was selected as one of Science magazine's "Top Ten Scientific Breakthroughs" of the year.

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