Kaohsiung Medical University
Research Field
Prof. Chung-Yu Chen is a distinguished professor at the School of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University. With extensive experience in clinical pharmacy, pharmacoepidemiology, and health economics, he has dedicated his career to advancing pharmaceutical education and research. His expertise lies in evaluating the comparative safety and effectiveness of medications, particularly in elderly populations with chronic conditions such as cardiovascular and liver diseases.
Research projects of Taiwan PI
- National Science and Technology Council, Using real world data investigating pharmacoepidemiology of antimicrobial resistance for Helicobacter pylori infection in Taiwan (MOST 111-2320-B-037 -022-) 2022/08-2023/07
- National Science and Technology Council, Using real world data investigating pharmacoepidemiology of antimicrobial resistance for Helicobacter pylori infection in Taiwan (MOST 112-2320-B-037-017-) 2023/08-2024/07
- Center for Drug Evaluation, Using HTA methodology to investigate the cost-effectiveness of the prevention and treatment strategies on common major diseases (RC1051116) 2017/01-2019/12
- Astellas Global, Overactive Bladder (OAB) Treatment Persistence, Compliance and Association with the Risk of Falls and Fractures in Taiwan: A Retrospective Database Analysis. 2021/04-2024/04
Prof. Chen's research lab focuses on real-world evidence studies, emphasizing outcome research and evidence-based medicine. The lab utilizes advanced epidemiological designs and statistical methodologies to conduct valid observational studies. Through collaborations with national and international institutions, the lab aims to provide insights into drug safety, treatment effectiveness, and healthcare policy improvements. Dr Chen's lab also focus on social pharmacy and pharmacy education.
- Comparative Effectiveness Research – Investigating the real-world efficacy and safety of cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and cancer treatments.
- Pharmacoepidemiology & Drug Safety – Addressing bias, misclassification, and confounding in observational studies using advanced statistical modeling.
- Health Economics & Policy – Assessing cost-effectiveness and healthcare resource utilization to guide clinical decision-making.
- Chronic Disease Management – Evaluating treatment adherence and outcomes in patients with COPD, diabetes, and hypertension.
- Social pharmacy- Exploring Pharmacists' Behavior and Professional Attitudes through Qualitative Research and Surveys.
- Ministry of Education Teaching Practice Research "Outstanding Project"
- Kaohsiung Medical University "Distinguished Teaching Award"
- Kaohsiung Medical University School of Pharmacy "Outstanding Teaching Award"
- Kaohsiung Medical University "Outstanding Mentor Award"
- Kaohsiung Medical University "Excellent Teaching Materials – General and Digital Categories"
- Kaohsiung Medical University "Outstanding Research Faculty Award"
- Kaohsiung Medical University Flexible Salary "Special Outstanding Teaching and Research Talent"
- Advisor for College Student Research Project, Ministry of Science and Technology
| Institution | Date | Degree | |
Graduate or Professional School | School of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan | 2004-2008 | Bachelor. |
| Graduate of Clinical Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan | 2008-2010 | M.S. | |
| School of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan | 2010-2013 | Ph.D. |
2 Vacancies
Job Description
(1) To co-design international multi-databases for studies drug utilization, comparative drug effectiveness and safety in real-world clinical settings. Understand the each database.
(2) Co-design international multi-databases protocols.To understand the prescribing patterns used in the different countries and the hospital database in co-operate team.
(3) Joint research outcome publishes for each institution.
Preferred Intern Education Level
This program is primarily recommended for applicants with a pharmacy background and graduate-level research experience or higher.
Skill sets or Qualities
The organization and analysis of health economics are quite complicated. It requires sufficient computer statistical software capabilities, programming experience and good logical thinking. It also requires sufficient clinical skills, experience in recording medical records and good logical thinking. Researchers participating in this study can strengthen the above capabilities in many ways. Furthermore, it takes a lot of time to organize and analyse hospital data. It also requires sufficient clinical skills, experience in recording medical records and good logical thinking. Researchers participating in this study can strengthen the above capabilities in many ways.