Dr. Jiazhong Sun, MD, PhD‌, is a Professor, Chief Physician, and Doctoral Supervisor in the Department of Endocrinology at Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University. As a leading expert in diabetes and metabolic disorders, he distinguishes himself through his pioneering translational research bridging molecular mechanisms of diabetes complications to clinical interventions, driven by a commitment to improving patient outcomes through precision medicine. With over 15 years of dedicated research, Dr. Jiazhong Sun has authored ‌50+ peer-reviewed articles‌ in top-tier journals such as Journal of Molecular Endocrinology, Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, and Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, including ‌30+ SCI-indexed publications‌ as first or corresponding author. His work has been cited extensively, He has delivered ‌20+ keynote speeches‌ at international conferences . His leadership roles include Vice Chair of the Hubei Provincial Society of Endocrinology, Member of the Insulin Resistance Group under the Chinese Medical Association’s Diabetes Branch, and Co-Chair of the Hubei Cardiovascular-Metabolic Alliance. As an active contributor to academic publishing, Dr. Jiazhong Sun has served as an editorial board member for International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Journal of Clinical Internal Medicine, and Journal of Medical Sciences of Wuhan University, among others. He has peer-reviewed ‌150+ manuscripts‌ for leading journals and authored ‌10+ editorials‌ on emerging trends in diabetes management. Dr. Jiazhong Sun is committed to advancing ‌long-term research in diabetes and its complications‌, with a focus on translating basic discoveries into clinical applications, particularly in personalized therapies for diabetic neuropathy and cardiovascular comorbidities. His expertise spans ‌molecular endocrinology, clinical trial design, and multidisciplinary team leadership‌, underpinned by exceptional skills in ‌strategic problem-solving, mentoring junior researchers, and fostering collaborations across academia and healthcare institutions, having guided ‌30+ graduate students‌—and ‌strategic leadership‌ in steering multicenter research initiatives. Outside academia, he enjoys reading historical biographies, traveling to explore cultural heritage sites, and cultivating rare orchids in his home garden, which he regards as a reflection of his meticulous and patient approach to both science and life.