Ruifeng Cao

This researcher studies how the body's internal circadian (daily) clock affects metabolism, particularly glucose regulation and insulin sensitivity, and how disruptions to this clock—such as during pregnancy or aging—can contribute to conditions like type 2 diabetes. The work also touches on related cellular stress response pathways and their links to liver and brain function. Note that the publication list includes some titles on unrelated topics (e.g., chemistry, quantum sensors, dental health), which may reflect co-authorship, database mixing, or a name-matching issue rather than this PI's core research.

Publication output has grown from about 1 per year in 2017 to a peak of 9 in 2022, with a recent average of roughly 6 papers per year over the last five years, suggesting a generally steady to growing output with some year-to-year variability.

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