Kang Wang

Dr. Kang Wang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. He holds dual degrees in MD and PhD, specializing in biomedical engineering and diagnostic radiology. His research focuses on developing quantitative imaging biomarkers for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease using AI-driven methods for automated liver segmentation and MR elastography.

Education

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Cornell University (2011)
• MD, University of California, San Diego (2016)
• Internship: Kaweah Delta Health District (2017)
• Diagnostic Radiology Residency: UC San Diego (2022)
• Body MRI Fellowship: Stanford University (2023)

Research Interests

• Automated quantitative imaging biomarkers for liver disease
• Deep learning applications in abdominal MRI/CT
• Development of reproducible imaging tools for chronic liver disease diagnosis

Awards

• UCSF Chen Scholar (2025-2027)
• Summa Cum Laude Merit Award (ISMRM, 2023)
• Elliot C. Lasser Award (2022)
• Resoundant Innovation Research Award (2018)

Mentorship & Grants

Dr. Wang mentors students in AI-driven clinical applications, focusing on abdominal/pelvic imaging. His work has been supported by NIH grants and awards from the Society of Abdominal Radiology and SABI.

Labs/Teams

Contributions to UCSF's radiology research teams and collaborations with the NASH Clinical Research Network.