Prof. Ming-Yow Hung | Cardio-Oncology | Best Researcher Award

Taipei Medical University | Taiwan

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Biography: Prof. Ming-Yow Hung, MD, PhD

Name: Prof. Ming-Yow Hung
Citizenship: Taiwanese

Education:

• Medical Degree: School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University (1989–1995).
• PhD: Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, Chang Gung University College of Medicine (2007–2017).

Military Service:

• Lieutenant General Physician, Navy, Taiwan, Republic of China (1996–1998).

Professional Roles:

• Attending Cardiologist: Division of Cardiology, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University (2008–present).
• Professor of Medicine: Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University (since 2022).

Board Certifications:

• Internal Medicine (2001).
• Adult Cardiology (2004).

Research Interests:

• Interventional Cardiology
• Echocardiography
• Basic Cardiovascular Science

Editorial Contributions:

• Editorial Board Member:

  • Enliven: Clinical Cardiology and Research (2015–present).
  • Journal of Epidemiological Research (2015–present).
  • SM Vascular Medicine (2015–present).

• Guest Editor:

  • Journal of Interventional Cardiology (2019–2020).
  • Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity (2023).
  • Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine (2023).
  • Life (2023).

Research Projects:

1. Investigating macrophage polarization in coronary artery spasm using CRISPR core facilities (2020–2021).
2. Mechanisms of Garcinol as α-7nAChRs Inhibitor in cardiac damage (2021–2022).
3. LPCAT4/GDE7 axis as therapeutic targets in coronary artery spasm (2022–2023).
4. SCAP/SREBPs signaling in lipoprotein(a)-induced macrophage polarization (2023–2026).

Professional Affiliations:

• Fellow, American Heart Association (2013–present).
• Fellow, American College of Cardiology (2014–present).
• Member of multiple Taiwanese and international cardiology societies.

Honors and Awards:

• Clinical Medicine Research Award, Taipei Medical University (2014, 2015).
• Recognition for outstanding contributions to cardiovascular research and patient care.

Prof. Hung is renowned for his dedication to advancing cardiovascular science, particularly in coronary artery spasm and interventional cardiology.

CONCLUSION

Prof. Ming-Yow Hung is a distinguished cardiologist and academic leader, whose expertise in interventional cardiology, echocardiography, and cardiovascular science has earned him national and international recognition. As a Full Professor at Taipei Medical University and a Fellow of esteemed cardiology organizations, he has made significant contributions to both clinical practice and research.