Ze Chen, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Attending Doctor, Department of Cardiology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, Hubei Province, China. My research focuses on the basic and clinical studies of metabolic cardiovascular diseases, with a particular emphasis on the pathogenesis of lipid metabolic disorders (e.g., hyperlipidemia, NAFLD, and metabolic syndrome) and their interactions with cardiovascular diseases. Specifically, my research encompasses the following topics: 1.The association and underlying mechanisms between NAFLD and cardiovascular diseases including heart failure, hypertension, and cardiac arrhythmia: Investigating the epidemiological correlations between NAFLD and cardiovascular diseases and exploring the key molecules and signaling pathways in liver-heart crosstalk through systems biology and molecular biology methods. 2.Developmental origins of cardio-metabolic diseases: Exploring the association and mechanisms between early-life adverse environmental exposures and the onset of cardio-metabolic diseases such as hyperlipidemia, NAFLD, and hypertension. 3.Mechanisms of energy substrate metabolism and mitochondrial dysfunction in metabolic cardiomyopathy. Metabolic cardiovascular diseases represent a significant and growing global health burden. As a cardiologist, embarking on studies related to metabolic cardiovascular diseases is a pivotal endeavor given the urgency and complexity of metabolic cardiovascular diseases and the potential for significant translational impact. Till now, I have published 20 articles as first author or corresponding author in important academic journals, including Circulation research, Cell metabolism, Metabolism-clinical and experimental, Trends in endocrinology and metabolism, Free radical biology and medicine, Ecotoxicology and environmental safety, Frontiers in immunology and so on. Sum of Times Cited: 1,654. H-Index: 17. Till now, I have peer reviewed more than 30 manuscripts. My research focuses on the basic and clinical studies of metabolic cardiovascular diseases, with a particular interest in liver-heart cross-talk and metabolic cardiomyopathy. I have honed a diverse set of skills that have enabled me to contribute to the success of my teams and organizations. One of my most distinctive professional skills is active listening. Communication skills are also a cornerstone of my professional expertise. I also have distinctive problem-solving skills. Swimming is the sport that I particularly enjoy and frequently engage in. I also enjoy reading and hiking.