Prof. Luo Dan | Self Management | Young Researcher Award
Associate Professor | Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine | China
Prof. Luo Dan is an accomplished nursing scholar whose research centers on psychosocial care, chronic disease self-management, and adolescent mental health, with a particular emphasis on individuals affected by type diabetes, gestational health challenges, and long-term illness–related stigma. Her work integrates psychological theory, resilience science, and behavioral nursing to understand how personality traits, family functioning, peer dynamics, and social environments shape emotional well-being, treatment adherence, and quality of life. She has made influential contributions to identifying the mechanisms through which stigma, psychological distress, and social relationships affect health outcomes, offering evidence-based insights that inform clinical practice and community interventions. Prof. Luo has led competitive research projects supported by major national and provincial funding bodies, advancing innovative models of ecological resilience and self-regulation that guide the development of targeted psychosocial interventions for patients and families. Her publications, as first or corresponding author in leading nursing, psychiatry, and psychosomatic research journals, span systematic reviews, meta-analyses, qualitative studies, and longitudinal designs that illuminate the lived experiences of vulnerable groups while establishing robust predictors of coping and disease management. In parallel, she has contributed to advancing workforce well-being through studies on nurse engagement, leadership, job resources, and organizational support. Her service as a reviewer, committee expert, and editorial board member underscores her leadership within the nursing research community. Widely recognized through national awards for scientific excellence, Prof. Luo’s scholarship strengthens the bridge between psychological care research and real-world health improvement for patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Profile: Scopus
Featured Publications
Luo, D., … (2025). Does atopic dermatitis increase the risk of allergic contact dermatitis.
Luo, D., … (2025). Genetic causal association between skin microbiota and biological aging: Evidence from a Mendelian randomization analysis. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.
Luo, D., … (2024). Bioengineered extracellular vesicle hydrogel modulating inflammatory microenvironment for wound management. International Journal of Molecular Sciences.
Luo, D., … (2024). Exploring the influencing factors on acne, melasma, and rosacea: A case–control study in China. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.
Luo, D., … (2024). Protective effect and mechanism of Lycium barbarum polysaccharide against UVB-induced skin photoaging. Photochemical and Photobiological Sciences.