Gao selected as a national high-end expert for China

Dr. Zan Gao
Dr. Zan Gao

Zan Gao, Ph.D., associate professor and director of the Physical Activity Epidemiology Lab (PAEL), has recently been appointed as a high-end foreign expert on Physical Activity Epidemiology by the People’s Republic of China for 2016.

During his appointment tenure, Gao will be based at the Hunan Normal University (Changsha, China) and will stay in China for one month during the summer. As a professor who promotes physical activity and health through innovative emerging technologies, Gao will be part of the first few in his field to be awarded the prestigious honor by China’s State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs. The position was created by the government of China particularly to attract highly accomplished foreign professionals who promote scientific development disciplines, innovation, and cultural exchange.

During his stay, Gao will deliver a series of lectures in physical activity epidemiology and help the university establish the emerging discipline in physical activity epidemiology. He will also offer seminars and workshops to the faculty and students, as well as train the faculty and graduate students in conducting cutting-edge research. Gao is an alumni of Hunan Normal University, where he received his bachelor degree in physical education.