Zheng Wang

Zheng Wang, PhD

Assistant Professor

Department: HH-APK-ADMINISTRATION
Business Phone: (352) 273-6450
Business Email: zheng.wang@ufl.edu

About Zheng Wang

Dr. Wang is the Director of the Neurocognitive and Behavioral Development Laboratory (NBDL) and Assistant Professor of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology (APK) at the University of Florida. Dr. Wang’s research focuses on identifying neurobiological and neurophysiological mechanisms underlying sensorimotor and neurocognitive issues in individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs). Dr. Wang’s research employs system neuroscience approaches, including functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), structural neuroimaging, and kinetic and kinematic movement analyses to identify biobehavioral markers for NDDs to facilitate early diagnosis, predict comorbidity risk, and monitor disease progression. Dr. Wang’s work has been supported by NIMH, NIA, NINDS, NICHD, and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. Dr. Wang has been published in multiple scientifically rigorous peer-reviewed journals specializing in developmental science (e.g., Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders), neuroscience (e.g., Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience, and Experimental Brain Research), neurobiology (e.g., Frontiers in Neuroscience Systems Biology and International Journal of Molecular Sciences) and neurophysiology (e.g., Journal of Neurophysiology).

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Teaching Profile

Courses Taught
2019-2021
HSC4913 Supervised Research Experience
2019-2021
RSD6930 Special Topics in Rehabilitation Science
2020
RSD6710 Motor Control: Translating from Fundamental Research to Rehabilitation Practice
2021
RSD6701 Matlab Foundations for Rehabilitation Science
2021-2022,2024
PET5936 Special Topics/Seminars
2021
OTH6765 Res Method Design
2022-2024
APK4144 Movement Neuroscience
2023-2024
APK6900 Directed Independent Study

Research Profile

Research Interests: • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) • Fragile X Associated Tremor/Ataxia Syndrome (FXTAS) • Phelan-McDermid Syndrome (PMS) • Perception-action linkage • Movement coordination • Kinetics and kinematics • Neuroimaging • Cerebellum • Basal ganglia

Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID)

0000-0003-2265-0891

Publications

2019
Static and dynamic postural control deficits in aging fragile X mental retardation 1 (FMR1) gene premutation carriers
Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders. 11(1) [DOI] 10.1186/s11689-018-9261-x. [PMID] 30665341.
2017
Asymmetrical stabilization and mobilization exploited during static single leg stance and goal directed kicking
Human Movement Science. 54:182-190 [DOI] 10.1016/j.humov.2017.05.004.
2016
Postural orientation and equilibrium processes associated with increased postural sway in autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders. 8(1) [DOI] 10.1186/s11689-016-9178-1. [PMID] 27933108.
2015
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder show abnormalities during initial and subsequent phases of precision gripping
Journal of Neurophysiology. 113(7):1989-2001 [DOI] 10.1152/jn.00661.2014. [PMID] 25552638.

Grants

May 2021 ACTIVE
Cerebellar and Basal Ganglia Markers Underlie Neuromotor Impairments in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: NATL INST OF HLTH NINDS
Sep 2020 – Aug 2022
Cerebellar and basal ganglia contributions to neuromotor decline in adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: NATL INST OF HLTH NIA
Jul 2019 ACTIVE
OoR Matching Support for CTSI
Role: Project Manager
Funding: UF DIV OF SPONSORED RES MATCHING FUNDS

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 273-6450
Emails:
Business:
zheng.wang@ufl.edu
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
PO Box 118205
146 FLGYM
GAINESVILLE FL 32611
Business Street:
146 FLGym
PO Box 118205
1864 Stadium Road
Gainesville FL 32611