Zhang Xue

Zhang Xue (born July 1964) is a Chinese geneticist currently serving as president and deputy party chief of Harbin Medical University.

Biography
Zhang was born in Zhaozhou County, Heilongjiang, in July 1964. He earned a bachelor's degree in clinical medicine in 1986, a master's degree in genetics in 1989, and a doctor's degree in cell biology in 1994, all from China Medical University (PRC). After graduation, he joined the faculty of the university. In 2018, he was appointed president of Harbin Medical University, replacing Yang Baofeng. Before the appointment, he worked at Peking Union Medical College.

Honours and awards

 * 1997 The 5th China Youth Science and Technology Award
 * 2001 National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars
 * 2011 The 4th Tan Jiazhen Life Science Innovation Award
 * 2014 State Natural Science Award (Second Class)
 * November 22, 2019 Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE)