Dr Mao is a clinician/scientist, and currently Edwin S. Robinson Professor of Dentistry at Columbia University.  He has received multiple national and international awards for his contribution to scientific research.  Mao has published over 200 scientific articles, proceedings, book chapters and books.  He has delivered over 360 invited, keynote and plenary lectures worldwide.  He has been active in the field of orthopedic research, plastic surgery research and dental/craniofacial research.  His laboratory has trained dozens of scientists and clinicians that are in academia, industry and government.  Mao’s research group is currently funded by NIH and other grants in the areas of stem cell biology, tissue engineering and wound healing.  He serves as a consultant for funding agencies in the United States as well as in China, EU, UK, France, Sweden, Holland, Canada, Singapore, Ireland, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea and other countries.