معرفی
Ming-Yuan Chih, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the University of Kentucky's College of Medicine, specializing in Health and Clinical Sciences. He contributes to the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program at the Markey Cancer Center and the Substance Use Priority Research Area.
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy (2013), University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Graduate Certificate (2012), University of Wisconsin
- Master of Health Administration (2005), University of Missouri-Columbia
His research focuses on integrating information and communication technologies with systems engineering to improve cancer patient and caregiver support through digital health solutions, including mobile apps and machine learning applications. Key areas include Mobile Health, Quality of Life Enhancement, and Substance Use Disorder Recovery Trajectories.
Recent work trends (2023-2024) emphasize digital intervention design for alcohol use disorders, user interface development for rural cancer patients, and machine learning analysis of online recovery forums. His projects often address vulnerable populations and health disparities through technology.
Current grants include NIH-funded mHealth dietary interventions for rural Appalachians and Merck-supported initiatives for Comprehensive Connected Cancer Care (C4) implementation.
