Ling Zheng

Dr. Ling Zheng is an Associate Professor of Research in the Department of Neurology at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California. She holds leadership roles as Director of Clinical Quality Informatics at Keck Medical Center and previously served as Director of Biostatistics and Outcomes Assessment at LAC+USC Medical Center. Her expertise spans epidemiology, biostatistics, and clinical quality improvement.

Dr. Zheng earned her medical degree from Fujian Medical University, followed by an M.S. in Biostatistics and a Ph.D. in Epidemiology from USC. Her research focuses on atherosclerosis progression, vascular dementia mechanisms, and real-world evidence approaches for cerebrovascular disease prevention. She also investigates hospital quality metrics using national healthcare databases.

Her publications (2003–2017) emphasize vascular-neurological intersections, including stroke complications, dementia pathology, and healthcare system performance. Notable trends include analyzing subarachnoid hemorrhage outcomes, differentiating Alzheimer’s from vascular dementia via neuropsychological profiles, and improving organ donation rates in Hispanic communities. She has contributed to understanding metabolic impacts of antipsychotics in Alzheimer’s patients and the role of docosahexaenoic acid in amyloidosis.

Dr. Zheng’s work integrates clinical, epidemiological, and biostatistical methods to address public health challenges. Her quality improvement initiatives focus on optimizing hospital protocols and patient outcomes through data-driven strategies.