Ellen Chang

Dr. Ellen Chang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. Her clinical focus includes musculoskeletal imaging (MRI, CT, radiography, ultrasound) and interventions like joint injections, biopsies, and spine procedures. She completed her MD at Washington University in St. Louis and an MS in Biological Chemistry at UCLA. Her research emphasizes image-guided spine interventions, acute ACL injuries, and medical education. Notably, she was honored as Intern of the Year during her general surgery internship at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.

Her research spans cancer epidemiology, molecular mechanisms of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, and genetic risk factors. Recent work includes studies on cancer screening efficacy, EBV virus subtypes in carcinogenesis, and the role of BMI in cancer prognosis. Dr. Chang has contributed to over 150 peer-reviewed publications, with a focus on translational oncology and public health.

She holds grants for projects investigating imaging biomarkers and trainee education in radiology. No specific labs or teams are explicitly mentioned, but her work intersects with UCSF’s Radiology and Oncology departments.