Tien M.H. Ng

Tien M.H. Ng serves as Chair & Professor of the Titus Family Department of Clinical Pharmacy at the University of Southern California.

Dr. Ng completed his BS in pharmacy in 1994 from Dalhousie University in Halifax (Canada), a PharmD in 1998 from Wayne State University (Detroit), and a Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy Fellowship in 2000 from the University of Utah (Salt Lake City). He has maintained board certification as a pharmacotherapy specialist since 2001. Prior to joining USC in March 2004, he served as an assistant professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Dr. Ng's research program focuses on cardiovascular pharmacotherapy with particular expertise in heart failure. His scholarly work spans clinical trials, cardiovascular pathophysiology, heart failure pathophysiology, heart failure pharmacotherapy, drug-induced QT prolongation, and cardiovascular pharmacotherapy. His investigations have examined various aspects of heart failure management from basic mechanisms to clinical applications. His publications demonstrate consistent emphasis on translating research findings into improved patient care through better understanding of pathophysiology and pharmacological interventions.

Dr. Ng has received significant recognition for his work including:

• Heart Failure Society of America Clinical/Integrative Physiology New Investigator Award (2002)

His professional credentials include PharmD, FHFSA, FCCP, BCPS, and FACC designations, reflecting his expertise across multiple professional societies in heart failure, clinical pharmacology, and cardiology.