Dr. Carlos Shu Kei Lam (Shu-Kee Lin) holds the position of Professor at the School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan. He earned his PhD in Public Health in 2020, a Master's Degree in Medical Science in 2002, and a Bachelor of Medicine in 1985. In 2006, he was granted a clinical fellowship at the emergency department of Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital, McGill University, Canada.

Dr. Lam attained his specialization in surgery in 1990, followed by specialization in emergency medicine and critical medicine in 1999 and 2010, respectively. Serving as an attending physician at the emergency department of Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, since 1998, he assumed the role of director of the department from 2008 to 2014. At present, he is the director for the Resident Training Program.

Dr. Lam's laboratory has recently undertaken significant research initiatives, focusing on:

1. Establishment of Predictive Models for Prognosis among Pneumonia Patients

Addressing a crucial aspect of personalized precision medicine, we predict clinical deterioration post-hospital or emergency department discharge. Amidst post-COVID-19 challenges, ED overcrowding is a concern. Thus, our research involves establishing predictive models for adverse outcomes in patients with lower respiratory tract infections, employing machine learning to forecast 30-day readmission.

2. The Post Traumatic Recovery Cohort-Taiwan (PTRC-Taiwan)

With Taiwan embracing an aging society, we explore the impact of pre-existing conditions on functional outcomes in elderly trauma patients. By conducting a prospective cohort study, we aim to understand the connection between pre-injury health conditions, such as pre-existing diseases and frailty, and subsequent functional decline.

3. GIS Analysis of Environmental Risk Factors on Road Traffic Injuries

Unraveling the complexities of road traffic accidents, we delve into the influence of environmental factors. Beyond road-related aspects, we investigate the interplay of air quality, weather conditions, and injury severity in road traffic injuries (RTIs). Using Geographical Information System (GIS), our research seeks to establish associations between environmental factors and injury outcomes.

Under Dr. Lam's guidance, our mentored medical students have achieved remarkable accomplishments. One student secured a research grant from the National Science and Technology Council and received an honorable mention at the Taipei Medical University Teachers and Students Joint Academic Research Symposium. Collaborating with Dr. Lam, the student co-authored two SCI papers. Moreover, another medical student is exploring the risk of subsequent traumatic intracranial hemorrhage post-new stroke. This research has been accepted for oral presentation at the 18th World Congress of Neurosurgery Symposium and will be submitted for publication soon.

Currently, four medical students are actively engaged in research within Dr. Lam's lab. Among them, three are examining the connections between air pollution and RTIs, while one is investigating the risk factors contributing to functional decline among trauma patients.