Faculty

Wenchun Qu, M.D., Ph.D.

Location

Jacksonville, Florida

Contact

Qu.Wenchun@mayo.edu Clinical Profile

SUMMARY

The research of Wenchun Qu, M.D., Ph.D., is dedicated to developing stem cell and gene therapy for the treatment of pain caused by degeneration of disks and joints of the spine. He directs a regenerative pain medicine research laboratory that uses novel genetic engineering technology in developing next-generation stem cells. He conducts clinical trials to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of stem cell therapy for common causes of low back pain, such as degenerative disk disease and facet arthritis.

Focus areas

  • Pain management for back, neck and cancer pain.
  • Clinical trials of stem cell therapy for degenerative disk disease, arthritis and spinal cord injury.
  • Next-generation stem cell development with genetic engineering technologies.
  • Manufacturing process of clinical-grade regenerative biotherapeutic products.

Significance to patient care

The goal of Dr. Qu's research is to develop novel stem cell and gene therapy to slow down or stop the degeneration of disks and joints. Translating findings in laboratory research to patient care through clinical trials brings hope for alleviating pain, restoring function and improving quality of life for patients.

Professional highlights

  • Associate director, Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, 2023-present.
  • Top-cited author, High-Impact Research from STEM CELLS Translational Medicine collection, 2022.
  • Excellence in Research Award, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, 2019.
  • Best of Meeting Award, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine.
    • 17th Annual Pain Medicine Meeting, 2018.
    • 16th Annual Pain Medicine Meeting, 2017.
    • 15th Annual Pain Medicine Meeting, 2016.
  • Best Original Research Award, PM&R: The Journal of Injury, Function and Rehabilitation, 2017.
  • Transform the Practice Initiative Award, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, 2017.
  • Best Scientific Poster, American Academy of Pain Medicine, 2014.
  • Best Basic Science Abstract Award, Spine Intervention Society, 2013.

PROFESSIONAL DETAILS

Primary Appointment

  1. Consultant, Department of Pain Medicine

Academic Rank

  1. Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  2. Professor of Anesthesiology

EDUCATION

  1. Fellow - Pain Medicine Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. Fellow Pain Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. Resident - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Program Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. Resident Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. Internship - Department of Medicine Nassau University Medical Center
  6. Post Doctoral Fellowship - Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation University of Pennsylvania
  7. Trainee Kaplan Test Prep
  8. Ph.D. - Occupational Science University of Southern California
  9. MS - Biostatistics Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California
  10. Chief Resident - Department of Orthopedic Surgery 309 Hospital
  11. Resident - Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Service 309 Hospital
  12. MD Second Military Medical University

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