Wing Chung Chang

Wing Chung Chang is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Department of Psychiatry, University of Hong Kong (HKU), where he also serves as Department Chairperson and Principal Investigator of the State Key Laboratory of Brain & Cognitive Sciences. He holds fellowships from the Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK) and Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists, recognizing his contributions to psychiatric research and clinical practice.

His research focuses on psychiatry, schizophrenia, depression, psychosis, and cognitive impairment, with recent work emphasizing mental health during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic and social unrest. Key areas include epidemiological studies of suicidal ideation, depressive disorders in youth, neuroinflammatory biomarkers in psychosis, and clinical outcomes of antipsychotic treatments.

Analysis of his 2023 publications reveals a strong emphasis on population-level psychiatric epidemiology, neurocognitive aspects of psychosis, and intervention efficacy. His work consistently integrates clinical, psychosocial, and biological dimensions of mental health disorders.

Scientific Awards & Recognition:

• Fellow, Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK)
• Fellow, Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists

As Principal Investigator of HKU's State Key Laboratory of Brain & Cognitive Sciences, he leads research into neural and cognitive mechanisms underlying psychiatric disorders, with a focus on translating findings into clinical practice.