Imaging of acupuncture effect

Title : Imaging of acupuncture effect

Abstract:

Acupuncture therapy is the product of the combination of ancient Chinese philosophical ideas and medical practice has made great contribution to the healthy life of human. Acupuncture is widely used worldwide because of its wide indications, quick effect, simply operation, low cost, safety and many other advantages. However, the rationale for the clinical effects of acupuncture has not been fully elucidated. Medical imaging is the product of the combination of modern science technology and medicine. It can show the structure and function of tissues and organs in vivo without seminal, and study the physiological function of acupuncture acupoints and meridians with objective information such as qualitative and quantitative information, thus having the advantage of perfecting and elucidating the theoretical study of acupuncture. This presentation summarizes the clinical and laboratory investigation approaches regarding the multi-modal imaging technique used in acupuncture effect visualization, especially for the mechanism of acupuncture in promoting follicular development and ovulation, and acupuncture treatment of diseases related to follicular development and ovulation disorders.

Biography:

Dr. Yi Feng is a professor at the Department of Integrative Medicine & Neurobiology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University. She obtained the Ph.D. degree in 2006 , and then has postdoc training at Gothenburg University, Sweden, and visiting professor at Stanford University, USA. Feng’s research focuses on neuroendocrinological and metabolic regulation of female infertility, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, premature ovarian insufficiency, and perimenopausal syndrome. She has published more than 120 research articles in SCI (E) journals.