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

  1. Physiatrist

Wenchun Qu, M.D., M.S., Ph.D. is a physiatrist, pain specialist, with special interest in regenerative medicine and information technology in medicine. His clinical and research focus include:

  • Regenerative medicine therapy for back pain, neck pain, joint injury, osteoarthritis, ligament and tendon diseases.
  • Interventional pain procedures with injections, neurolysis, and radiofrequency ablation.
  • Musculoskeletal ultrasound guided injections for joint, tendon and ligament diseases
  • Diagnosis and treatment of sciatica, degenerative disc disease, back and neck pains
  • Stem cell research focusing on the mechanism, clinical safety, and efficacy for musculoskeletal and spine conditions.
  • Artificial intelligence application for clinical decision support in optimizing precision care for musculoskeletal and spine conditions

Dr. Qu published many manuscripts, book chapters and books. He has served as president, board member, committee members of national and international societies, and received multiple national award.

In addition to clinical practice, research and education, Dr. Qu is the co-Chair of Mayo Clinic China Regional Development Group and leads efforts in building international collaborations for advancing high-value healthcare throughout the world.

  1. Pain management
  2. Regenerative medicine therapy
  3. Ultrasound
  1. 2013
    FellowPain Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2013
    Fellow - Pain MedicineMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2012
    ResidentPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2012
    Resident - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation ProgramMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 2007
    TraineeKaplan Test Prep
  6. 2003
    Ph.D. - Occupational ScienceUniversity of Southern California
  7. 2002
    MS - BiostatisticsKeck School of Medicine, University of Southern California
  8. 1990
    MDSecond Military Medical University

Certifications

  1. 2014
    Pain MedicineAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  2. 2013
    Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Research Team AwardMayo Clinic
  2. 2022
    High-Impact Research from Stem Cells Translational Medicine CollectionStem Cell Translational Medicine
  3. 2020
    Academy of Educational Excellence at the Associate LevelMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  4. 2019
    Excellence in ResearchMayo Clinic Rochester
  5. 2018
    Best of Meeting Award for ASRA’s 17th Annual Pain Medicine MeetingAmerican Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
  6. 2017
    Transform the Practice Initiative AwardMayo Clinic
  7. 2017
    Best of Meeting Award for ASRA’s 16th Annual Pain Medicine MeetingAmerican Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
  8. 2017
    Best Original Research Award Foundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation / PM&R
  9. 2016
    Transform the Practice Initiative AwardMayo Clinic
  10. 2016
    Best of Meeting Award for ASRA's 15th Annual Pain Medicine MeetingAmerican Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
  11. 2014
    Best Scientific PosterAmerican Academy of Pain Medicine
  12. 2013
    Best Basic Science Abstract AwardSpine Intervention Society

Professional memberships

  1. 2021 - present
    MemberInternational Products and Markets Steering Group (IPMSG)
  2. 2021 - present
    MemberAcademic Affairs Committee, Mayo Clinic International
  3. 2021 - present
    Mayo Clinic Florida MemberInternational Product Development Steering Committee
  4. 2021 - present
    MemberClinical Competency Committee
  5. 2020 - present
    Advisory Committee MemberNFL Alumni Advisory Committee
  6. 2020 - present
    MemberNFL Alumni's Association Regenerative Medicine and Cell Therapy (RMCT) Advisory Committee
  7. 2020 - present
    Commiittee MemberMayo Clinic Center for Innovation
  8. 2020 - present
    Advisory Board MemberAlliance for Cell Therapy Now
  9. 2020 - present
    Advisory Board MemberAlliance of Cell Therapy Now Research Advisory Board
  10. 2020 - present
    MemberExecutive Group, Mayo Clinic Center for Regenerative Medicine
  11. 2020 - 2021
    MemberAmerican Academy of Pain Medicine
  12. 2020 - present
    MemberInnovation Advisory Group
  13. 2019
    Session Co-ChairWorld Stem Cell Summit
  14. 2019 - 2020
    MemberPain Division Small Grants Allocation Committee
  15. 2018 - present
    MemberAI Advisory Board
  16. 2018 - 2020
    Committee member, Annual Meeting Planning CommitteeSociety of Chinese American Physician Entrepreneurs (SCAPE)
  17. 2018 - 2020
    MemberDivision of Pain Medicine New Consultant Hiring Committee
  18. 2018 - present
    Committee Member and Reviewer, Futures Grants InvestigatorEducation Division, Spine Intervention Society
  19. 2018 - 2019
    Committee Member, Scientific Affair CommitteeChinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine (CARM)
  20. 2016 - 2019
    DirectorPMR Resident Research Course
  21. 2015 - present
    MemberAsk Mayo Expert Pain Content Workgroup

Publications

Research activities

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