Faculty Staff
Dr Zheng, Liwu

DDS (Zhengzhou); MD (Wuhan); PhD (HK)





General Information
Title

Clinical Associate Professor in Oral Medicine


Division

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery


E-mail

lwzheng@hku.hk
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Phone Number

2859 0558


Research profile

HKU Scholars Hub
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Research Theme

Oral Cancer



Areas of Research Expertise

Oral mucosal disease and precancerous lesions
Healing of compromised tissue (such as by heavy smoking or radiotherapy)
Regenerative dentistry




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Publications
Article
Zheng LW, Thomson P. Oral medicine and stomatology in Hong Kong and China, Faculty Dental Journal 2019; 10(4): 148-151 doi:10.1308/rcsfdj.2019.148
Wang JY, Huo L, Yu RQ, Rao NJ, Lu W, Zheng L. Skeletal Site-Specific Response of Jawbones and Long Bones to Surgical Interventions in Rats Treated with Zoledronic Acid, BioMed Research International 2019; 2019: article no. **-article no. ** doi:10.1155/2019/**
Rao NJ, Yu RQ, Wang JY, Helm A, Zheng LW. Effect of Periapical Diseases in Development of MRONJ in Immunocompromised Mouse Model, BioMed Research International 2019; 2019: article no. **-article no. ** doi:10.1155/2019/**
ZHOU PR, HUA H, YAN ZM, Zheng L, LIU XS. Diagnostic value of oral “beefy red” patch in vitamin B12 deficiency, Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management 2018; 14: 1391-1397 doi:10.2147/TCRM.S159889
Shi Z, Lv XY, Zheng L, Yang XW. Condylar degradation from decreased occlusal loading following masticatory muscle atrophy, BioMed Research International 2018; 2018: **:1-**:11 doi:10.1155/2018/**
CAI W, YU RQ, MA L, HUANG HZ, Zheng L, Zwahlen RA. Differences between epithelial and mesenchymal human tongue cancer cell lines in experimental metastasis, Oncology Letters 2018; 15(6): 9959-9964 doi:10.3892/ol.2018.8591
LIU XL, RAO NJ, HUO L, HU X, Lu WW, Zheng L. The influence of locally applied granulocyte-colony stimulating factor on osteoporotic bone, Clinical Oral Implants Research 2017; 28(5): 586-593 doi:10.1111/clr.12839
Cai WX, Zheng L, Huang HZ, Zwahlen RA. Evidence of phenotypic stability after transduction of fluorescent proteins in two human tongue cancer cell lines, Archives of Oral Biology 2017; 79: 48-54 doi:10.1016/j.archoralbio.2017.03.002
Li KL, Wang YF, Qin JR, Wang F, Yang YT, Zheng L, Li MH, Kong J, Zhang W, Yang HY. Rapamycin enhances the anti-angiogenesis and anti-proliferation ability of YM155 in oral squamous cell carcinoma, Tumor Biology 2017; 39: **13 doi:10.1177/06213
Bornstein MM, Zheng L. Wie steht es mit der malignen Transformation beim oralen Lichen planus?, Die Quintessenz (Berlin) 2017; 68(7): 805-813
RAO NJ, WANG JY, YU RQ, Leung MYY, Zheng L. Role of periapical diseases in bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws, BioMed Research International 2017; 2017: **:1-**:8 doi:10.1155/2017/**
Li CL, Lu WW, Seneviratne CJ, Leung WK, Zwahlen RA, Zheng L. Role of periodontal disease in bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws in ovariectomized rats, Clinical Oral Implants Research 2016; 27(1): 1-6 doi:10.1111/clr.12502
LIU XL, HU X, CAI WX, Lu WW, Zheng L. Effect of Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor on Endothelial Cells and Osteoblasts, BioMed Research International 2016; 2016: **:1-8 doi:10.1155/2016/**
Cai WX, Zheng L, Ma L, Huang HZ, Yu RQ, Zwahlen RA. Tumorigenicity And Validity Of Fluorescence Labelled Mesenchymal And Epithelial Human Oral Cancer Cell Lines In Nude Mice, BioMed Research International 2016; 2016: 4897 doi:10.1155/2016/**
LIU X, LI C, Lu WW, CAI W, Zheng L. Skeletal site-specific response to ovariectomy in a rat model: change in bone density and microarchitecture, Clinical Oral Implants Research 2015; doi:10.1111/clr.12360
CAI W, Ma L, Zheng L, Kruse-Gujer A, Stübinger S, Lang NP, Zwahlen RA. Influence of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) on osseointegration of dental implants in rabbit calvaria., Clinical Oral Implants Research 2015; In press doi:10.1111/clr.12392
Li JY, Pow EHN, Zheng LW, Ma L, Kwong DLW, Cheung LK. Effects of calcium phosphate nanocrystals on osseointegration of titainium implant in irradiated bone, BioMed Research International 2015; 2015 doi:10.1155/2015/783894
Kung AYH, Zhang S, Zheng L, Wong HM, Chu CH. Oral Health Status of Chinese Paediatric and Adolescent Oncology Patients with Chemotherapy in Hong Kong: a Pilot Study, The Open Dentistry Journal 2015; 9: 21-30 doi:10.2174/****
Li JY, Zheng L, Ma L, Kwong DLW, Cheung LK, Pow EHN. Effect of fluoride-modified titanium surface on early adhesion of irradiated osteoblasts, BioMed Research International 2015; article no. 219752-article no. 219752 doi:10.1155/2015/219752
LI CL, SENEVIRATNE CJ, HUO L, Lu WW, Zheng L. Impact of Actinomyces naeslundii on bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws in ovariectomized rats with periodontitis, Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 2015; 43(8): 1662-1669 doi:10.1016/j.jcms.2015.07.001
LI J, Pow EHN, Zheng L, Ma L, Cheung LK. Dose-dependent effect of radiation on titanium implants: a quantitative study in rabbits., Clinical Oral Implants Research 2014; doi:10.1111/clr.12116
Chu CH, Lee AHC, Zheng L, Mei L, Chan GCF. Arresting rampant dental caries with silver diamine fluoride in a young teenager suffering from chronic oral graft versus host disease post-bone marrow transplantation: a case report, BMC Research Notes 2014; 7 doi:10.1186/1756-0500-7-3
Cai WX, Zheng LW, Li CL, Ma L, Ehrbar M, Weber FE, Zwahlen RA. Effect of different rhBMP-2 and TG-VEGF ratios on the formation of heterotopic bone and neovessels, BioMed Research International 2014; 2014 doi:10.1155/2014/571510
Li CL, Liu XL, CAI W, Lu WW, Zwahlen RA, Zheng L. Effect of Ovariectomy on Stimulating Intracortical Remodeling in Rats, BioMed Research International 2014; 2014: article no. 421431-article no. 421431 doi:10.1155/2014/421431
Li CL, He J, Li ZG, Zheng LW, Hua H. Effects of total glucosides of paeony for delaying onset of Sjogren's syndrome: An animal study, Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 2013; 41(7): 610-615 doi:10.1016/j.jcms.2012.11.042
LI J, Pow EHN, Zheng L, Ma L, Cheung LK. Quantitative analysis of titanium-induced artifacts and correlated factors during micro-CT scanning., Clinical Oral Implants Research 2013; doi:10.1111/clr.12200
Cai W, Zheng L, Weber FE, LI C, Ma L, Ehrbar, Zwahlen RA. Heterotopic bone formation around vessels: pilot study of a new animal model, BioResearch Open Access 2013; doi:10.1089/biores.2013.0025
Cheung LK, Chua MD, Hariri F, Pow EHN, Zheng L. Alveolar distraction osteogenesis for dental implant rehabilitation following fibular reconstruction: a case series., Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2013; 71(2): 225-271 doi:10.1016/j.joms.2012.09.028
Liu X, Cheung LK, Zhang HX, Li J, Ma L, Zheng L. Comparison of gene expression of tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-1 between continuous and intermittent distraction osteogenesis: a quantitative study on rabbits, Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 2012; 40(7): e185-e188 doi:10.1016/j.jcms.2011.10.005
Zhang WB, Zheng L, Chua DTT, Cheung LK. Treatment of irradiated mandibles with mesenchymal stem cells transfected with bone morphogenetic protein 2/7, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2012; 70(7): 1711-1716 doi:10.1016/j.joms.2012.01.022
Zhang WB, Zheng LW, Chua DTT, Cheung LK. Expression of MMP-1 and TIMP-1 in irradiated mandibles during distraction osteogenesis, Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology 2012; 114(6): 698-703 doi:10.1016/j.oooo.2012.01.041
Liu X, Zhang HX, Ma L, Peng L, Cheung LK, Zheng L. Responses of distraction regenerate to high-frequency traction at a rapid rate, J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2012; 72: 1035-1039 doi:10.1097/TA.0b013e31823cc867
Li C, Zheng L. Alternative treatment using topical tacrolimus for erosive oral lichen planus resistant to steroids, Hong Kong Dental Journal 2012; 9(1): 39-42
LI CL, Zheng LW. Anemia-induced complex oral conditions, Hong Kong Dental Journal 2012; 9(2): 98-100
Zheng LW, Ma L, Shi XJ, Zwahlen RA, Cheung LK. Comparison of distraction osteogenesis versus costochondral graft in reconstruction of temporomandibular joint condylectomy with disc preservation, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2011; 69(2): 409-417 doi:10.1016/j.joms.2010.05.032
Ke J, Zheng LW, Cheung LK. Orthopaedic gene therapy using recombinant adeno-associated virus vectors, Archives of Oral Biology 2011; 56(7): 619-628 doi:10.1016/j.archoralbio.2010.12.010
Ma L, Zwahlen RA, Zheng LW, Sham MH. Influence of nicotine on the biological activity of rabbit osteoblasts, Clinical Oral Implants Research 2011; 22(3): 338-342 doi:10.1111/j.1600-0501.2010.02088.x
Zheng LW, Wong MCM, Cheung LK. Quasi-continuous autodriven system with multiple rates for distraction osteogenesis, Surgical Innovation 2011; 18(2): 156-159 doi:10.1177/**97216
Zhang WB, Zheng LW, Chua DTT, Cheung LK. Expression of bone morphogenetic protein, vascular endothelial growth factor, and basic fibroblast growth factor in irradiated mandibles during distraction osteogenesis, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2011; 69(11): 2860-2871 doi:10.1016/j.joms.2010.12.037
Yu S, Tang J, Wang F, Huang H, Wang H, Ma P, Zheng L, Zwahlen RA, Yang H. B7-H3 and 4-1BBL cooperatively enhance the antitumor response of CD8 T cells in oral cancer, Advanced Science Letters 2011; 4(2): 357-362 doi:10.1166/asl.2011.1234
Ma L, Zheng LW, Sham MH, Lam CK, Zwahlen RA, Cheung LK. Effect of platelet-rich plasma on a rabbit model of nicotine-compromised bone healing, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2011; 69(1): 28-35 doi:10.1016/j.joms.2010.05.007
Ma L, Sham MH, Zheng LW, Cheung LK. Influence of low-dose nicotine on bone healing, Journal of Trauma - Injury, Infection and Critical Care 2011; 70(6): E117-E121 doi:10.1097/TA.0b013e3181e80dab
Zheng LW, Hua H, Cheung LK. Traditional Chinese medicine and oral diseases: Today and tomorrow, Oral Diseases 2011; 17(1): 7-12 doi:10.1111/j.1601-0825.2010.01706.x
Zheng LW, Ma L, Cheung LK. Erratum: Comparison of gene expression of osteogenic factors between continuous and intermittent distraction osteogenesis in rabbit mandibular lengthening (Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontology), Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontology 2011; 111(5): 668 doi:10.1016/j.tripleo.2011.03.001
Yu S, Wang F, Tang J, Huang HZ, Wang HY, Ma PP, Zheng L, Zwahlen RA, Yang HY. Human beta-defensin-3 (hBD-3) upregulated by LPS via epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) signaling pathways to enhance lymphatic invasion of oral squamous cell carcinoma, Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontology 2011; 112(5): 616-625 doi:10.1016/j.tripleo.2011.02.053
Liu XS, Gao Y, Zheng LW, Hua H. New alternative therapy for orofacial localized scleroderma, Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontology 2010; 110(3): e15-e19 doi:10.1016/j.tripleo.2010.04.004
Sun ZJ, Cai Y, Chen G, Wang R, Jia J, Chen XM, Zheng LW, Zhao YF. LMO2 promotes angiogenesis probably by up-regulation of bFGF in endothelial cells: An implication of its pathophysiological role in infantile haemangioma, Histopathology 2010; 57(4): 622-632 doi:10.1111/j.1365-2559.2010.03676.x
Li M, Li WZ, Mai HS, Lim KC. Uncoupled angiogenesis and osteogenesis in nicotine-compromised bone healing, Journal of Bone and Mineral Research 2010; 25(6): 1305-1313 doi:10.1002/jbmr.19
Zhang WB, Zheng LW, Chua D, Cheung LK. Bone Regeneration after Radiotherapy in an Animal Model, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2010; 68(11): 2802-2809 doi:10.1016/j.joms.2010.04.024
Wu ZX, Zheng LW, Li ZB, Ye Weng SJ, Yang XW, Dong YJ, Zwahlen RA. Subapical anterior maxillary segmental osteotomy: A modified surgical approach to treat maxillary protrusion, Journal of Craniofacial Surgery 2010; 21(1): 97-100 doi:10.1097/SCS.0b013e3181c46535
Ma L, Zheng LW, Sham MH, Cheung LK. Effect of Nicotine on Gene Expression of Angiogenic and Osteogenic Factors in a Rabbit Model of Bone Regeneration, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2010; 68(4): 777-781 doi:10.1016/j.joms.2009.07.102
Yang HY, Wu Zheng L, Yang HJ, Luo J, Li SC, Zwahlen RA. Long-pulsed Nd: YAG laser treatment in vascular lesions of the oral cavity, Journal of Craniofacial Surgery 2009; 20(4): 1214-1217 doi:10.1097/SCS.0b013e3181acdd9f
Yang HY, Zheng LW, Mds JL, Yin WH, Yang HJ, Zwahlen RA. Psammomatoid juvenile cemento-ossifying fibroma of the maxilla, Journal of Craniofacial Surgery 2009; 20(4): 1190-1192 doi:10.1097/SCS.0b013e3181acdcb2
Cheung LK, Zheng LW, Ma L, Shi XJ. Transport distraction versus costochondral graft for reconstruction of temporomandibular joint ankylosis: which is better?, Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontology 2009; 108(1): 32-40 doi:10.1016/j.tripleo.2009.02.030
Zheng LW, Ma L, Cheung LK. Comparison of gene expression of osteogenic factors between continuous and intermittent distraction osteogenesis in rabbit mandibular lengthening, Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontology 2009; 108(4): 496-499 doi:10.1016/j.tripleo.2009.05.038
Zwahlen RA, Cheung LK, Zheng LW, Chow RLK, Li T, Schuknecht B, Gr?tz KW, Weber FE. Comparison of two resorbable membrane systems in bone regeneration after removal of wisdom teeth: A randomized-controlled clinical pilot study, Clinical Oral Implants Research 2009; 20(10): 1084-1091 doi:10.1111/j.1600-0501.2009.01751.x
Zheng LW, Ma L, Cheung LK. Angiogenesis is enhanced by continuous traction in rabbit mandibular distraction osteogenesis, Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 2009; 37(7): 405-411 doi:10.1016/j.jcms.2009.03.007
Zheng LW, Cheung LK, Ma L, Wong MCM. High-rhythm automatic driver for bone traction: an experimental study in rabbits, International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2008; 37(8): 736-740 doi:10.1016/j.ijom.2008.03.005
Li WZ, Ma L, Cheung LK. Changes in blood perfusion and bone healing induced by nicotine during distraction osteogenesis, Bone 2008; 43(2): 355-361 doi:10.1016/j.bone.2008.04.002
Yang HY, Chu M, Zheng L, Zwahlen RA, Luo J, Zou DH, Sun ST. Transgenic B7-H3 therapy induces tumor-specific immune response in human oral squamous cell cancer: an in vitro study, Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontology 2008; 106(5): 721-728 doi:10.1016/j.tripleo.2008.08.012
Wu ZX, Zheng LW, Dong YJ, Li ZB, Zhang WF, Zhao YF. Modified approach for lingual thyroid transposition: Report of two cases, Thyroid 2008; 18(4): 465-468 doi:10.1089/thy.2007.0245
Cheung LK, Shi XJ, Zheng LW. Surgical induction of temporomandibular joint ankylosis: an animal model, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2007; 65(5): 993-1004 doi:10.1016/j.joms.2006.06.279
Cheung LK, Ma L, Zheng L. Tissue engineering for mandibular bone lengthening in smokers., European Cells & Materials 2007;
Zheng L, Cheung LK. Effect of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 on mandibular distraction osteogenesis, Hong Kong Dental Journal 2007; 4(2): 94-100
Ma L, Zheng L, Cheung LK. Inhibitory effect of nicotine on bone regeneration in mandibular distraction osteogenesis, Frontiers in Bioscience 2007; 12(9): 3256-3262 doi:10.2741/2309
Li WZ, Lim KC. Effect of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 on mandibular distraction at different rates in a rabbit model, Tissue Engineering 2006; 12(11): 3181-3188 doi:10.1089/ten.2006.12.3181
Cheung LK, Zheng LW, MA L. Effect of distraction rates on expression of bone morphogenetic proteins in rabbit mandibular distraction osteogenesis, Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 2006; 34(5): 263-269 doi:10.1016/j.jcms.2006.02.004
Cheung LK, Zheng LW. Effect of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 on mandibular distraction at different rates in an experimental model, Journal of Craniofacial Surgery 2006; 17(1): 100-108 doi:10.1097/01.scs..06723.1f
Cheung LK, Zheng LW. Effect of recombinant human tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-1 in mandibular distraction osteogenesis in rabbits: A computed tomographic study, British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2006; 44(1): 5-11 doi:10.1016/j.bjoms.2005.07.013
Zheng LW, Wong MCM, Rabie ABM, Cheung LK. Evaluation of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 in mandibular distraction osteogenesis in rabbits: Effect of dosage and number of doses on formation of bone, British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2006; 44(6): 487-494 doi:10.1016/j.bjoms.2005.09.005
Zheng L, Ma L, Rabie ABM, Cheung LK. Effect of recombinant human tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-1 in rabbit mandibular distraction osteogenesis: a histological and immunohistochemical study, Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 2006; 34(5): 277-282 doi:10.1016/j.jcms.2006.02.005
Conference Paper
Li H, Zheng L, Wang M. Functionalized PLGA Scaffolds Embedded with Mesenchymal Stem Cell-encapsulated Alginate Hydrogel Microspheres for Tissue Regeneration, Society For Biomaterials 2021 Annual Meeting 2021; 1 pp-1 pp
Wang JY, Zheng L. Effects Of Bisphosphonates On Vessels In Jaw And Long Bones, The General Session and Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research 2018;
Yu RQ, Zheng L. Effects of Bisphosphonates on Osseointegration of Dental Implant, The General Session & Exhibition of the IADR & IADR Pan European Regional Congress 2018;
Guan Q, Zheng L, Wang M. Cancer cell targeting, imaging and combined chemo-photothermal therapy by core-shell structured theranostics, Materials Science & Technology 2018 Conference & Exhibition 2018; 1 pp-1 pp
Rao N, Zheng L. Role of periapical diseases in development of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw, 14th Biennial Congress of the European Association of Oral Medicine (EAOM), in conjunction with the World Workshop on Oral Medicine VII 2018;
Yu RQ, Zheng L. Effect of different surgical procedures on bone healing in rabbit model treated with zoledronic acid, International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2017; 46(Suppl. 1): 220-221 doi:10.1016/j.ijom.2017.02.746
GUAN Q, Zheng L, Wang M. Core-satellite structured mSiO2~ / Au nanohybrids as SERS tag and drug carrier for cancer detection and treatment, HKU-Osaka University Joint Symposium on Materials Research 2017; 1 pp-1 pp
Wang JY, Zheng L. Site specific effects of Zoledronic acid on vascularization in jaw bone versus femur, International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2017; 46(Suppl. 1): 219-220 doi:10.1016/j.ijom.2017.02.743
Guo L, Zheng L, Wang M. Cancer Cell Targeting and Internalization of Theranostics Released from Advanced Tissue Engineering Scaffolds, 8th WACBE World Congress on Bioengineering 2017;
Zheng L, Rao NJ. Role of periapical disease in bisphosphonates-related osteonecrosis of the jaw, American Academy of Oral Medicine Annual Conference (AAOM) 2017: Oral Medicine and Immunology 2017;
Guo L, Zheng L, Wang M. Photothermal Therapy of Theranostics Released from Microspherical Delivery Vehicle, 8th WACBE World Congress on Bioengineering 2017;
Guan QW, Zheng L, Wang M. Gold Nanorod-based Hybrid Nanoparticles for Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy, 8th WACBE World Congress on Bioengineering 2017;
Li C, Zheng L. Role of periodontal diseases in bisphosphonates-related osteonecrosis of jaws, Joint AAOM/EAOM Frontiers in Oral Medicine 2014 Meeting in conjunction with the 6th World Workshop on Oral Medicine 2014; 28-28
Zheng L. Biomedical and biomechanical modulation of distraction osteogenesis, 4th International Congress on Craniofacial Osteobiology & Distraction 2014 2014; 39-39
Cai W, Zheng L, Zwahlen RA. In vivo heterotopic bone formation around a peripheral vessel bundle using different ratios of Rhbmp-2 and Tg-Vegf in a fibrin matrix, Global Biotechnology Congress 2014 2014;
Zheng L. Effect of G-CSF on neovascularization and osteogenesis in aged osteoporotic bone, Annual World Congress of Regenerative Medicine & Stem Cell, RMSC 2013; 58-58
Cai W, Zheng L, Weber FE, Ehrbar M, Zwahlen RA. Interaction of rhBMP-2 and TG-VEGF on osteo- and angiogenesis in a novel rabbit model, European Cells & Materials 2013; 26(suppl. 8): 29-29
Liu X, Wu WW, Cheung LK, Zheng L. Skeletal site-specific responses to ovariectomy in a rat model, European Cells and Materials 2012; 24(suppl. 1): 55-55
Liu X, Zhang HX, Ma L, Peng L, Cheung LK, Zheng L. Mandibular distraction osteogenesis: continuous distraction at a rapid rate in the rabbit model, European Cells and Materials 2012; 24(suppl. 1): 56-56
Li C, Zhang HX, Ma L, Peng L, Cheung LK, Zheng L. Response of gingival tissue to high-frequency traction at a rapid rate, European Cells and Materials 2012; 24(suppl. 1): 54-54
Li J, Pow EHN, Zheng L, Ma L, Kwong DLW, Cheung LK. Effect of fluoride-modified titanium surface on irradiated osteoblast adhesion, Journal of Dental Research 2012; 91(Special Issue C)
Li J, Pow EHN, Zheng L, Ma L, Cheung LK, Kwong DLW. Factors affecting artifact of micro-CT scanning for implant, Journal of Dental Research 2012; 91(Special Issue C)
Zheng L. Uncoupled angiogenesis and osteogenesis in nicotine compromised bone regeneration, Annual World Congress of Regenerative Medicine & Stem cell 2012;
Li J, Pow EHN, Cheung LK, Zheng L, Kwong DLW. Effects of calcium phosphate nanocrystals on osseointegration in irradiated animal, IADR/SEAADE 2011 Annual Scientific Meeting 2011;
Zheng L, Ma L, Cheung LK. Assessment of angiogenesis and osteogenesis in continuous distraction osteogenesis, International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2009; 38(5): 458, abstarct O5.9-458, abstarct O5.9 doi:10.1016/j.ijom.2009.03.219
Zheng L, Ma L, Cheung LK. Angiogenesis is enhanced by high frequency distraction, Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 2008; 36(suppl. 1): S91, abstract no. O.363-S91, abstract no. O.363 doi:10.1016/S1010-5182(08)71487-2
Ma L, Zheng L, Cheung LK. How dose nicotine affect bone regeneration?, Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 2008; 36(suppl. 1): S155, abstract O.619-S155, abstract O.619 doi:10.1016/S1010-5182(08)71743-8
Zheng L. Shall we rewrite the distraction protocol for continuous distraction osteogenesis?, International Conference on Frontiers of Dental and Craniofacial Research 2008;
Ma L, Zheng LW, Cheung LK. Influence of nicotine on blood perfusion and bone healing during distraction osteogenesis., Annals of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons 2008; 19: 52-54
Zheng L, Ma L, Cheung LK. Influence of frequency of mechanical traction on gene expression and angiogenesis in rabbit mandibular lengthening, Bone 2008; 42-67 doi:10.1016/j.bone.2007.12.120
Zheng L, Ma L, Cheung LK. Influence of distraction frequency on angiogenesis in rabbit mandibular lengthening, Inaugural Conjoint Dental Scientific Meeting of The University of Hong Kong and Wuhan University 2008;
Ke J, Zheng L, Cheung LK. Characterization of rabbit bone marrow stromal cells after cryopreservation, Inaugural Conjoint Dental Scientific Meeting of The University of Hong Kong and Wuhan University 2008;
Ma L, Zheng L, Cheung LK. The impact of Nicotine on blood perfusion and bone regeneration in distraction osteogenesis, Inaugural Conjoint Dental Scientific Meeting of The University of Hong Kong and Wuhan University 2008;
Ma L, Zheng L, Cheung LK. Effect of nicotine on bone regeneration in mandibular distractin osteogenesis, Transactions of 3rd Asia Pacific Congress on Craniofacial Surgery & Distraction Osteogenesis 2007;
Zheng L, Ma L, Cheung LK. Effect of nicotine on mandibular distraction osteogenesis: a radiological and immunohistochemical study, European Cells & Materials 2007; 13(suppl. 2): 54-54
Zheng L, Ma L, Cheung LK. Effect of nicotine on expression of bone morphogenetic protein-2 in rabbit mandibular distraction osteogenesis, The 4th Tissue Engineering Symposium 2007;
Cheung LK, Zheng L. Biochemical modulation of distraction osteogenesis by growth factors in jaw lengthening, 4th Tissue Engineering Symposium 2007;
Zheng L, Ma L, Cheung LK. Influence of continuous traction on the gene expression of BMP-2 and TGF-β in distraction osteogenesis, The 1st International Bone and Dental Technology Symposium 2007;
Zheng L, Ma L, Cheung LK. Shall we rewrite the distraction protocol for continuous distraction osteogenesis?, The 2nd International Conference on Evidence-based Advanced Dentistry, Conjoint Congress 2007;
Ma L, Zheng L, Cheung LK. The impact of nicotine on bone regeneration in distraction osteogenesis, The 2nd International Conference on Evidence-based Advanced Dentistry, Conjoint Congress 2007;
Zheng L, Cheung LK. Effect of recombinant human tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-1 in rabbit mandibular distraction osteogenesis, The 4th Tissue Engineering Symposium 2007;
Ma L, Zheng L, Cheung LK. Influence of Nicotine on the expression of angiogenic factors in distraction osteogenesis, The 1st International Bone and Dental Technology Symposium 2007;
Ma L, Zheng L, Cheung LK. Evaluation of the influence of nicotine on mandibular distraction osteogenesis in rabbits: a dosage dependent response study, 5th International Congress of Maxillofacial and Craniofacial Distraction, Paris France 2006; , June, abstract book: 5
Shi X, Cheung LK, Zheng L. Surgical induction of temporomandibular joint ankylosis: an animal model, Proceedings of the 5th International Congress of Maxillofacial and Craniofacial Distraction 2006;
Zheng LW, Ma L, Cheung LK. Effect of nicotine on bone healing in mandibular distraction osteogenesis, Bone 2006; 38(3, Suppl. 1): S21-S22 doi:10.1016/j.bone.2006.01.102
Cheung LK, Ma L, Zheng L. Tissue engineering for mandibular bone lengthening in smokers, European Cells and Materials 2006; 19
Zheng L, Cheung LK. Effect of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 on mandibular distraction at different rates in a rabbit model, Asian Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2006; 18(3): 63
Zheng L, Cheung LK. Biochemical and mechanical modulation of distraction osteogenesis, The Annual Scientific Meeting of Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong 2006;
Zheng L, Ma L, Cheung LK. Effect of nicotine on mandibular distraction osteogenesis: a radiological and immunohistochemical study, Proceedings of the 5th International Congress of Maxillofacial and Craniofacial Distraction 2006;
Cheung LK, Zheng L. The biological healing of distraction osteogenesis and biological modulation by growth factors, Proceeding of Conference on 'Current Trends in Maxillofacial Distraction Osteogenesis' 2006; 42-47
Zheng L, Ma L, Cheung LK. Effect of distraction rates on expression of tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases in rabbit mandibular distraction osteogenesis, International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 2005; doi:10.1016/s0901-5027(05)81196-8
Cheung LK, Zheng L. The influence of recombinant bone morphogenetic protein-2 on mandibular distraction, 2nd Asia Pacific Congress on Craniofacial Distraction Osteogenesis, Republic of Maldives. Transactions 2004; , March: 23-33
Cheung LK, Zheng L. Bone Transport Distraction for Maxillary Reconstruction, The 3rd International Conference of the Egyptian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2004; 61
Cheung LK, Zheng L. Biochemical Modulation of Mandibular Distraction by Bone Morphogenic Protein-2, The 3rd International Conference of the Egyptian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2004; 66
Zheng L, Wong MCM, Rabie ABM, Cheung LK. Evaluation of rhBMP-2 in rabbit mandibular distraction osteogenesis: effect of dosage and administration time sequence on bone formation, Proceedings of the 4th International Congress of Maxillofacial & Craniofacial Distraction 2003; 31-35
Zheng L, Cheung LK. Expression of endogenous bone morphogenetic proteins under different distraction rates in mandibular distraction osteogenesis, International Conference on Bone Engineering 2003; , October, Abstract Book: 5
Zheng L, Cheung LK. The influence of exogenous recombinant bone morphogenetic proteins-2 in mandibular distraction osteogenesis under different distraction rates, International Conference on Bone Engineering 2003; , October, Abstract Book: 15
Zheng L, Cheung LK, Li JR. Mandibular distraction osteogenesis: basic research on animal model, Dental Sciences for Greater China-Hong Kong-China Dental Science Symposium and 16th Annual Scientific Meeting 2001; 19
Book
Zheng L, Xu YY(Eds.). 实用口腔微生物学 (第4版). 北京: 人民卫生出版社; 2014.
Hua H, Zheng L(Eds.). 系统疾病口腔颌面部表征 (第4版). 北京: 人民卫生出版社; 2012.
Book Chapter
Zheng L, Wang JY, Ru QY. Biomaterials in Dentistry . Encyclopedia of Biomedical Engineering. Atlanta, GA: Elsevier; 2018:278-288.
Zheng L, Wang JY, Yu RQ. Biomaterials in Dentistry. . Encyclopedia of Biomedical Engineering. Atlanta: Elsevier Inc; 2018:278-288.
Zheng L, Cheung LK. Stem cells in dentistry . Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine by Herman S. Cheung (Ed.). Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.; 2010:140-148.
Cheung LK, Chua HDP, Hariri F, Lo J, Ow A, Zheng L. Distraction osteogenesis . Oral and maxillofacial surgery. Chichester, West Sussex: Wiley-Blackwell; 2010:1027-1059.
Patent
Zheng L, Cheung LK, Wong Chung Ming, Tong Kwok Hong, inventor; Automatic Bone Traction Device. US Published patent application US . Washington, DC: US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), 2009
Zhen Liwu, Cheung LK, Wong Chungming, Tong Kwokhong, inventor; AUTOMATIC BONE TRACTION DEVICE. WO Published patent application WO . World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), PatentScope, 2009
Moving Image
Rong Wensheng, Zheng Liwu. Effect of providing oral health care to older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Hong Kong ; Biochemical modulation of mandibular distraction osteogenesis; 2004. Available at: http://evideo.lib.hku.hk/play/**. Accessed 2006-06-28
PG Thesis
Zheng Liwu. Biochemical modulation of mandibular distraction osteogenesis[PG Thesis]. Pokfulam, Hong Kong: The University of Hong Kong; 2004. doi:10.5353/th_b**

Honours and Awards
2009. Ke J, Cheung LK, Zheng L. The best poster award at the 3rd Hiroshima Conference: Hiroshima University.
2009. Cheung LK, Zheng L. Best Original Article Award - Effect of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 on mandibular distraction osteogenesis: Hong Kong Dental Journal.
2007. Zheng L. Outstanding Oral Presentation Award at the Second International Conference on Evidence-based Advanced Dentistry: The University of Hong Kong.
2006. Zheng L. Best Oral Presentation (Senior Category) at the 20th Annual Scientific Meeting: Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong.

Editorships
2014: Member of editorial board. American Journal of Oral Medicine.
2014: Journal editor. International Journal of Dentistry.
2014: Member of editorial board. Archives of Oral and Dental Research.
2013: Journal editor. Biomedicine Research International.
2011: Annals of Plastic Surgery. .
2009: Invited Reviewer. Journal of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery.
2009: Member of Editorial Board. Journal of Medical and Biological Science (since 2008).
2009: (Member of Advisory Board). International Journal of Academic Research.
2009: Invited Reviewer. International Journal of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery.
2009: Invited Reviewer. Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery.
2009: Journal editor. Journal of Medical and Biological Sciences.
2009: Member of Editorial Board. Journal of Dentistry, Oral Medicine and Dental Education (Since 2008).
2009: Invited Reviewer. China Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
2009: Invited Reviewer. Tissue Engineering.
2009: Journal editor. Journal of Dentistry, Oral Medicine and Dental Education.

Knowledge Exchange
22 April 2016: Zwahlen Roger Arthur, Zheng Liwu, Yang Hong Yu, Zhang Yi, Guo Chuanbin. SanMing Project to further develop clinical service, teaching and research in OMFS at the Peking University Shenzhen Hospital.

Professional Societies
Since 2015: Member. Americian Academy of Oral Medicine.
Since 2012: Member. Review Committee of AO Research Fund, AO Foundation, Switzerland.
Since 2012: Member. National Speciality Committee on Oral Mucosal Diseases, Chinese Stomatological Association, China.
Since 2012: Member. Guangdong Speciality Committee on Oral Medicine, Guangdong Stomatological Association, China.
Since 2011: Member. AO Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, AO Foundation, Switzerland.

Grants
Project Title: Impact of Actinomyces and periapical disease on bisphosphonate related osteonecrosis of the jaw: an animal study using modified rat model with intracortical remodeling
Grant Type: General Research Fund (GRF)
Funding Year: 2015
Amount: HKD600000
Principal Investigator: Dr Zheng, Liwu
Co-investigator(s): Professor Zwahlen Roger Arthur, Dr Seneviratne Chaminda Jayampath
Project Title: Impact of oral bacteria on unmasking bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws
Grant Type: General Research Fund (GRF)
Funding Year: 2012
Amount: HKD639000
Principal Investigator: Dr Zheng, Liwu
Co-investigator(s): Professor Leung Wai Keung, Professor Zwahlen Roger Arthur, Dr Seneviratne Chaminda Jayampath
Project Title: Release of vessel development in heterotopically cultured bone
Grant Type: General Research Fund (GRF)
Funding Year: 2009
Amount: HKD626140
Principal Investigator: Dr Zwahlen, Roger Arthur
Co-investigator(s): Professor Cheung Lim Kwong, Dr Weber Franz E., Dr Ehrbar Martin, Dr Zheng Liwu
Project Title: Can continuous distraction osteogenesis shorten the treatment time?
Grant Type: General Research Fund (GRF)
Funding Year: 2008
Amount: HKD797943
Principal Investigator: Professor Cheung, Lim Kwong
Co-investigator(s): Mr Wong Martin CM, Dr Zheng Liwu, Mr Wong Jasper Tak Ho
Project Title: Biochemical modulation of distraction of osteogenesis in mandibular lengthening
Grant Type: General Research Fund (GRF)
Funding Year: 2003
Amount: HKD624000
Principal Investigator: Professor Cheung, Lim Kwong
Co-investigator(s): Mr Wong , Dr Zheng Liwu

Invited Lectures and Keynote Speeches
01 May 2014: Biomedical and biomechanical modulation of distraction osteogenesis. 4th International Congress on Craniofacial Osteobiology & Distraction, Maldive.
01 November 2013: Diagnosis and management of common oral conditions. Continuing Education Programme organized by the Education Committee of the FDI World Dental Federation.
01 November 2013: Deficiencies, burning sensation and oral lesions. Continuing Education Programme organized by the Education Committee of the FDI World Dental Federation.
01 October 2013: Effect of G-CSF on neovascularization and osteogenesis in aged osteoporotic bone. 6th Annual World Congress of Regenerative Medicine & Stem Cell, Dalian, .
01 December 2012: Uncoupled angiogenesis and osteogenesis in nicotine compromised bone regeneration. 5th Annual World Congress of Regenerative Medicine.
01 July 2009: Molecular biology of distraction osteogenesis. Synthes Distraction Observership (Hong Kong).
01 June 2008: Biological and Molecular fundation of distraction osteogenesis. Synthes Distraction Course (Hong Kong 2008).
01 April 2007: Surgical and biological approach for bone regeneration. Scientific Seminar in School of Stomatology, Wuhan University.
26 October 2005: Biological foundation and biochemical modulation of distraction osteogenesis. Cranio-Maxillofacial Workshop, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand.
07 September 2005: Molecular Biology of Distraction Osteogenesis: from Basic to Clinic. National Continuous-Education Course: Diagnosis and Treatment for Craniofacial Diseases, Wuhan, PR China.
01 September 2005: Biochemical modulation of distraction osteogenesis: from basic to clinic. National Continuing Education Course: Diagnosis and Treatment of Craniofacial Disease, Wuhan, China.
12 March 2005: The Molecular Biology of Distraction Osteogenesis. AO Advanced Canio-Maxillofacial Course, March 12-14, Hong Kong.

HKU Committee Appointments
01 September 2016-31 August 2018: Use of Live Animals in Teaching and Research, Committee on the. One teacher of the Faculty of Dentistry (appointed by the Senate for two years at a time)
01 February 2014-31 August 2016: Use of Live Animals in Teaching and Research, Committee on the. One teacher of the Faculty of Dentistry (appointed by the Senate for two years at a time)
01 November 2010-31 October 2014: Faculty of Dentistry, Board of the. The teachers who are members of the Faculty and who are full-time employees of the University