Dr. Tang is a currently professor of Ningxia Medical University. He has been awarded the second prize of World top 2% scientists, the Natural Science Award of Hunan Province one time, the third prize of Hunan medical science and Technology Award 2 times, the first prize of “Excellent academic paper” held by Hunan Physiological Science Association 2 times.

Dr. Tang serves in several national academic and professional organizations. He is Director of the Chinese Association for Physiological Sciences, Vice President of the Nursing Rescue Chapter of the China Association for Disaster and Emergency Rescue Medicine, and committee member of the 26th CAN (Chinese Nursing Association) council. He also serves as Director of the Hunan Nursing Education Association, Vice President of the Hunan Health Management Association, member of Nursing Management Chapter of Hunan Hospital Association (HHA), Vice Director of Clinical Care Management Chapter of HHA, Vice Director of Psychological Rehabilitation Management Chapter of HHA.

Dr. Tang’s research focuses on Prevention of Chronic Diseases in Community. He has been committed to developing ER-α36 mediates the bone-sparing effect of icaritin programs to identify ER-a36as a target of icaritin for regulating bone metabolism, then, in favour of screening developing newER-a36-binding compounds for and treating postmenopausal osteoporosis in future. Dr. Tang has published more than 150 academic papers, delivered numerous presentations at national and international conferences, and led 16 independent research projects funded by domestic and international agencies. He serves on the editorial boards of the International Journal of Nursing Sciences, Journal of Chinese Modern Nursing. His course, Community Nursing, Management and Nursing Care of Patients with Chronic Diseases in the Community, have been recognized as National-level Excellent Course and are featured online as national model teaching resources. He is also an experienced academic mentor, having supervised 2 postdoctoral fellows, 13 Ph.D. students, and 38 master’s students.

2009– 2010      University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA, Fellowship

2006– 2008      Central South University, Changsha, PRC, Post-doc program

2003– 2006      Central South University, Changsha, PRC, Ph.D.

2000– 2003      Central South University, Changsha, PRC, M.D

1985– 1990      Hunan Medical University, Changsha, PRC, MSM

2019       State-Council Allowance Obtained Expert, State Council of the People's Republic of China

2019       First Excellent doctoral thesis supervisor award

2019       Third prize of Chinese Nursing Association Science and Technology Achievement Award

2019       Third Prize of Science and Technology Awards of Hunan Province

2019       Second prize of natural science awards of Hunan province

01/2022 – 12/2025    Role and mechanism of NMA receptor activation in the dedifferentiation and transdifferentiation of B cells in diabetes. National Natural Science Foundation of China. Role: Principal Investigator. RMB: 680,000.

01/2015 – 04/2016    The Comparison and Mechanism of Influence of Icaritin and Estrogen on Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Central South University. Role: Principal Investigator.

01/2014 – 04/2016    Training Project for General Practitioners in Hunan Province, Department of Health of Hunan Province. Role: Principal Investigator.

01/2013 – 04/2016    ER-α36 mediates the bone-sparing effect of icaritin, National Natural Science Foundation of China. Role: Principal Investigator. RMB: 900,000.

01/2010 – 04/2016    The Study on the Model and Role of Apelin in Osteoarthritis, Central South University. Role: Principal Investigator.

01/2009 – 04/2016    The Study on Model of Practice in Community for Master Students in Nursing, Central South University. Role: Principal Investigator.

1. Yan, F., Xiao, L., Huang, C., Tang, S., & Li, L. (2025). Effectiveness of a nurse-led hybrid self-management program for community-dwelling older people with urinary incontinence: A randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 105157.

2. Xiong, D., Lin, M., Xie, W., Zhang, X., Huang, L., Deng, L., ... & Tang, S. (2025). The SLCO4A1‐Mediated Transmembrane Transport of Lysionotin Attenuates Acute Lung Injury Through Activating the AMPK/Nrf2 Signaling Pathway. Phytotherapy Research.

3. Jiao, J., Tan, J., Yu, J., Xiao, J., Huang, C., Xiao, G., ... & Hunter, A. (2025). Ignite the Parent–Child Bond: A Qualitative Exploration of Perspective and Need About Family Functioning Among Patients With Advanced Cancer and Their Adolescent Children. Journal of Clinical Nursing.

4. Wen, B., Xie, F., Ma, J., Chen, J., Liang, L., Zeng, Q., ... & Tang, S. (2025). Palliative care and its association with the quality of death in patients with advanced cancer in China: a cross-sectional study with a family caregivers’ perspective. BMJ open, 15(7), e081215.

5. Wang, H., Tang, S., & Sun, M. (2025). Author's response to" Comment on Wang et al. (2025)'The effectiveness of yoga on menopausal symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials'". International journal of nursing studies, 105070.

6. Zhang, N., Wu, Q., Tan, X., Zeng, Y., Tang, S., & Sun, M. (2025). Comparative efficacy and acceptability of nonpharmacological interventions for sleep disturbance among pregnant women: protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis. BMJ open, 15(6), e096699.

7. Liu, J., Xiao, J., Ou, S., Chen, J., & Tang, S. (2025). Facilitators and barriers associated with returning to work for cancer survivors: A systematic review. Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing, 100734.

8. Wang, H., Wang, H., Kwok, J. Y. Y., Tang, S., & Sun, M. (2025). The effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions on menopausal symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Affective Disorders.

9, Xu, F., Wang, H., Tang, S., & Sun, M. (2025). Factors associated with ethical decision-making ability among senior nursing interns: A national survey. Nurse Education Today, 150, 106697.

10. Xie, W., Deng, L., Zhang, X., Huang, X., Ding, J., Liu, W., & Tang, S. Y. (2024). Myricetin Alleviates Silica-Mediated Lung Fibrosis via PPARγ–PGC-1α Loop and Suppressing Mitochondrial Senescence in Epithelial Cells. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 72(50), 27737-27749.

11. Deng, L., Xie, W., Lin, M., Xiong, D., Huang, L., Zhang, X., ... & Liu, W. (2024). Taraxerone inhibits M1 polarization and alleviates sepsis-induced acute lung injury by activating SIRT1. Chinese Medicine, 19(1), 159.

12. Wang, H., Liu, Y., Kwok, J. Y. Y., Xu, F., Li, R., Tang, J., ... & Sun, M. (2025). The effectiveness of yoga on menopausal symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 161, 104928.

13. He, B., Zeng, Q., Tian, Y., Luo, Y., Liao, M., Huang, W., ... & Tang, S. (2024). PGC1-Alpha/Sirt3 signaling pathway mediates the anti-pulmonary fibrosis effect of hirudin by inhibiting fibroblast senescence. Biomedicines, 12(7), 1436.

14. Chen, Z., Li, Y., Xie, Z., Tang, S., & Xiao, J. (2024). Psychometric validation of the Chinese versions of the quality of communication questionnaires for cancer patients and their family caregivers. BMC nursing, 23(1), 413.

15. Wang, G., Xie, W., Deng, L., Huang, X., Sun, M., Liu, W., & Tang, S. (2024). Nrf2 mediates the effects of shionone on silica-induced pulmonary fibrosis. Chinese Medicine, 19(1), 88.

16. Wang, Q., Huang, X., Liu, M., Wang, C., Sun, Z., Huang, C., & Tang, S. (2024). Prevalence and risk factors of depression among elderly people in nursing homes from 2012 to 2022: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Aging & Mental Health, 28(12), 1569-1580.

17. Zeng, Q., Luo, Y., Sang, X., Liao, M., Wen, B., Hu, Z., ... & Tang, S. (2024). Senegenin attenuates pulmonary fibrosis by inhibiting oxidative-stress-induced epithelial cell senescence through activation of the sirt1/Pgc-1α signaling pathway. Antioxidants, 13(6), 675.

18. Zeng, Q., Wen, B. B., Liu, X., Luo, Y. Y., Hu, Z. G., Huang, L., ... & Tang, S. Y. (2024). NBR1-p62-Nrf2 mediates the anti-pulmonary fibrosis effects of protodioscin. Chinese Medicine, 19(1), 60.

19. Xie, W., Deng, L., Qian, R., Huang, X., Liu, W., & Tang, S. (2024). Curculigoside attenuates endoplasmic reticulum stress-induced epithelial cell and fibroblast senescence by regulating the SIRT1-P300 signaling pathway. Antioxidants, 13(4), 420.

20. He, H., Liu, M., Li, L., Zheng, Y., Nie, Y., Xiao, L. D., ... & Tang, S. (2024). The impact of frailty on short-term prognosis in discharged adult stroke patients: a multicenter prospective cohort study. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 154, 104735.

21. Tan, M., Ding, J., Johnson, C. E., Cook, A., Huang, C., Xiao, L., & Tang, S. (2024). Stages of readiness for advance care planning: systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence rates and associated factors. International journal of nursing studies, 151, 104678.

22. Wang, H., Li, R., Ge, L., Xu, F., Wiley, J. A., Tang, S., & Sun, M. (2024). The effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy-based intervention on improving sleep-related outcomes for people with diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Psychology Research and Behavior Management, 957-972.

23. Xie, Z., Ding, J., Jiao, J., Tang, S., & Huang, C. (2024). Screening instruments for early identification of unmet palliative care needs: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ supportive & palliative care, 14(3), 256-268.

24. Xie, W., Deng, L., Lin, M., Huang, X., Qian, R., Xiong, D., ... & Tang, S. (2023). Sirtuin1 mediates the protective effects of echinacoside against sepsis-induced acute lung injury via regulating the NOX4-Nrf2 axis. Antioxidants, 12(11), 1925.

25. Wang, S., Liu, K., Tang, S., & Chen, Q. (2023). Instruments for measuring patient health education competence among nursing personnel: A COSMIN-based systematic review. Nurse Education in Practice, 72, 103798.

26. Luo, R., Chen, H., Liu, Y., Sun, H., Tang, S., & Chen, Y. (2023). Symptom clusters among breast cancer patients in relation to chemotherapy cycles: a longitudinal study. Supportive Care in Cancer, 31(10), 573.

27. Zeng, Q., Zhou, T. T., Huang, W. J., Huang, X. T., Huang, L., Zhang, X. H., ... & Tang, S. Y. (2023). Asarinin attenuates bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis by activating PPARγ. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 14706.

28. Yan, F., Xiao, L. D., Tang, S., Guo, Q., & Huang, H. (2024). Perceptions of primary health care nurses and general practitioners in the care of older people with urinary incontinence. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 80(2), 644-655.

29. Zhang, H., Xu, K., Ma, J. Y., Zhang, X. Y., Sun, Y. Y., Xiao, L. D., ... & Tang, S. (2023). Supportive care needs of patients who had a stroke: a scoping review protocol. BMJ open, 13(8), e067706.

30. Li, D., Tang, S. Y., Lei, S., Xie, H. B., & Li, L. Q. (2023). A nomogram for predicting mortality of patients initially diagnosed with primary pulmonary tuberculosis in Hunan province, China: a retrospective study. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 13, 1179369.

31. Zeng, Q., Zhou, T. T., Huang, W. J., Huang, X. T., Huang, L., Zhang, X. H., ... & Tang, S. Y. (2023). Asarinin attenuates bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis by activating PPARγ. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 14706.

32. Zhou, K., Chen, J., Huang, C., & Tang, S. (2023). Prevalence of and factors influencing depression and anxiety among Chinese adolescents: a protocol for a systematic review. BMJ open, 13(3), e068119.

33. Li, Y., Zhou, K., Tang, S., & Chen, J. (2023). Intimate partner violence screening instruments: a protocol for a COSMIN-based systematic review. International journal of environmental research and public health, 20(2), 1541.