Expertise & Research Interests
- Geriatric medicine; Internal medicine
- Geriatric epidemiology (dementia, cognition, osteoporosis)
- Preventive medicine
- Ph.D., Institute of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, National Taiwan University (2017)
- M.P.H., Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA (1999)
- M.D., College of Medicine, National Taiwan University (1997)
- Director, Department of Geriatrics and Gerontology, NTUH Yunlin Branch (Sep 2024–Present)
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Co-Founder & Principal Investigator, TIGER Cohort (2011–Present)
A longitudinal population-based study integrating retinal imaging, vascular biomarkers,
genomics, and environmental exposure data to investigate determinants and mechanisms
of cognitive aging and dementia.
- Board Member, Taiwan Association of Long-Term Care Professionals (2014–Present)
- Attending Physician, Department of Geriatrics and Gerontology, NTUH (2006–Present)
Licensure and Certification
- Full Massachusetts Medical License (2005)
- ECFMG Certificate (Permanent) (2003)
- Board Certified in Geriatric Medicine (2002)
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine (2002)
- Physician License, Taiwan (1997)
- Excellent Mentor Award, NTU School of Medicine (2018)
- Teaching Material Award, NTUH (2014)
- Best Attending Physician Award, NTU Medical Alumni Foundation in North America (2012)
- Ministry of Education Scholarship (2003–2005)
- Best Resident Award, NTUH (2000–2002)
