College of Medicine – Tucson’s Jason Wu named associate editor of national journal

Jing "Jason" O. Wu, PhD, an assistant professor of physiology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, has been named an associate editor of the American Journal of Physiology – Renal Physiology beginning in January.

 

AJP-Renal is a leading journal dedicated to advancing research in kidney physiology, renal pathophysiology and related translational science. Wu’s appointment to the editorial board reflects his national standing as a renal physiologist and his strong track record of innovative, high-impact research.

 

Wu shared his appreciation for the appointment, noting, “It is an honor to support a journal that has played such a central role in advancing renal physiology. I look forward to working with fellow editors and contributing to the rigorous and constructive review process that helps move our field forward.”

 

Wu is an early stage investigator with strong training in vascular biology, immunology and kidney physiology. His research explores how blood flow in the kidneys is regulated in conditions such as high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease and how the blood vessels and immune system work together to control kidney function, guiding the development of new therapies.

 

In addition, his work examines how genetic differences, oxidative stress and synthetic environmental chemicals such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, affect blood flow in the kidney. His scholarship, mentoring and interdisciplinary collaborations have positioned him as a key contributor to the field and an asset to both the department and the broader research community.

 

“We are very pleased to see Dr. Wu take on this important editorial leadership role,” said Mingyu Liang, MB, PhD, chair of the Department of Physiology. “AJP-Renal, published by the American Physiological Society, is a longstanding, respected journal in the field of kidney research. Congratulations, Jason!”

 

As an associate editor, Wu will help guide the peer-review process, shape the scientific direction of the journal and support the dissemination of rigorous, impactful research in renal physiology.