Lun-Ching Chang

Dr. Lun-Ching Chang is an Associate Professor and Statistics Advisor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Florida Atlantic University. He holds a Ph.D. in Biostatistics from the University of Pittsburgh (2014). His research focuses on statistical genetics, bioinformatics, and computational biology with particular emphasis on developing novel methodologies for analyzing high-throughput genomic data. Key contributions include copy number variant detection algorithms (HCMMCNVs), microbiome analysis frameworks (wiSDOM), and integrative omics approaches for cancer research.

Research interests span genotype-phenotype correlations in diseases like cancer, chronic kidney disease, and neurodegenerative disorders. Collaborative work includes psychiatric studies (e.g., DA3 scale development), clinical trial methodologies, and precision medicine applications. Recent studies highlight microbiome-gut-brain interactions and molecular aging biomarkers.

Publications emphasize both methodological advancements (e.g., meta-analysis pipelines) and translational research (e.g., biomarker discovery in chronic diseases). Active in software development for bioinformatics, including R packages for genomic data integration. Advises interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of statistics, computational biology, and clinical research.