Sheng-Che “Alex” Hung, MD, PhD
Vice Chair of Informatics
Associate Professor
About
Dr. Hung initially wanted to become an engineer but was later fascinated by the health science and the beauty of medical imaging. That led him to a path to become a physician. As for Radiology, he feels that accurate diagnosis is of utmost importance for optimal patient care, and diagnostic radiology plays a vital role in modern medicine by enhancing patient outcomes by providing critical information to other medical professionals.
Dr. Hung is a Reviewer for the American Journal of NeuroradiologyԻChild’s Nervous System. He has previously served as the Deputy Secretary General for the Neuroradiological Society of Taiwan and Executive Editor of the Journal of Radiological Sciences. Dr. Hung has given multiple neuroimaging-related invited lectures in recent years.
Expertise
Diagnostic imaging of the brain, spine, head, and neck, particularly Pediatric neuroradiology
Specialty
Congenital and metabolic disorders, epilepsy, and rare diseases of children, resting functional MRI
Professional Interests
He finds great fulfillment in mentoring residents and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration for research and patient management. He is also enthusiastic about tackling complex clinical cases, utilizing my problem-solving skills to provide optimal care for patients with complex diseases.
Research
Dr. Hung is passionate about researching the effects of epilepsy on the brain, including the impact of epilepsy and epilepsy surgery on brain function. Additionally, he is intrigued by the potential of imaging techniques to aid in diagnosing and localizing epilepsy. His publication of “Early recovery of interhemispheric functional connectivity after corpus callosotomy” was the first study to describe the phenomenon and may serve as a foundation for future modification of the surgical approach of corpus callosotomy. He is optimistic that the modified surgical approach will lead to improved epilepsy outcomes for patients undergoing corpus callosotomy.
Philosophy of Care
Providing accurate diagnoses is paramount for a diagnostic radiologist in supporting clinicians and benefiting patients. I strive to utilize the most advanced imaging techniques and clinical evidence to collaboratively discuss cases with the clinical team and guide my interpretations.
Honors and Awards
- 10/2022 Best oral presentation (Clinical), Radiology Departmental Reseearch Symposium, 2022 (Mentee: Josh Schoen)
- 01/2022 Cum Laude, educational exhibit, American Society of Pediatric Neuroradiology (ASPNR), Miami, 2022 (Mentee: Steven Edelman)
- 11/2020 Publication “Early recovery of interhemispheric functional connectivity after corpus callosotomy” was selected as a commended research of Slow Angels’ Family Support Association in Taiwan
- 06/2019 Publication “Early recovery of interhemispheric functional connectivity after corpus callosotomy” selected as the cover story of June 2019 issue of Epilepsia
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Medical Doctorate
National Taiwan University
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Diagnostic Residency
Taipei Veterans General Hospital
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Neuroradiology Fellowship
Taipei Veterans General Hospital