Dr. Zhang Xia has been practicing at the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine since 2017. She specializes in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of geriatric diseases and conducts both basic and clinical research on aging-related conditions. Her research focuses on sepsis, cardiovascular diseases, and palliative care. She has led research projects including 1 National Natural Science Foundation for Young Scientists grant and 1 Zhejiang Provincial Basic Public Welfare Research Project, and has participated in multiple national and provincial key R&D programs. Her contributions were recognized with a 2020 Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award (Third Prize).

Diagnosis and management of common geriatric conditions and multimorbidity, with a focus on cardiovascular diseases

Management of frailty and sarcopenia in the elderly

2024 Outstanding Clinical Teacher, First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine

Second Prize, Zhejiang University Teaching Achievement Award (3/15)

First Prize, Zhejiang University Blended Teaching Design Competition (2/6)

Third Prize, 6th National University Blended Teaching Design Innovation Competition (2/6)

Editorial Secretary for the key textbook Whole Life Cycle Health Management (Elderly Section) (14th Five-Year Plan, second batch)

Contributor to the National Knowledge Base for Clinical Specialties (Geriatrics) - People's Medical Standards for High-Quality Development of Public Hospitals

Member, Sports Health Branch, Chinese Geriatrics Society

Member, Basic and Translational Medicine Branch, Chinese Geriatrics Society

Reviewer for Frontiers in Immunology