Chih-Wei Yang

Dr. Yang is the Vice President of Chang Gung University, and he is a leader in the field of medicine and nephrology in Taiwan. He has held numerous roles at Chang Gung University and Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, including serving as Dean of the College of Medicine and founding the Chang Gung Kidney Research Center. His research, particularly focused on infection-related kidney diseases like leptospirosis kidney disease, has earned him accolades such as the Distinguished Research Award from the National Science Council and the Outstanding Contribution Award from the Taiwan Society of Nephrology and the National HealthCare Quality Award.

Beyond his local impact, Dr. Yang has made significant contributions on a global scale. He has actively participated in organizations like the Taiwan Society of Nephrology, Asian-Pacific Society of Nephrology and the International Society of Nephrology (ISN), where he represented the North and East Asian region, served on various committees, Councilor and Executive Committee Member. He is the immediate past Chair of the ISN Sister Renal Center Program and co-Chair of the ISN-TTS Sister Transplant Program.

His dedication to advancing research, education, and international collaboration in nephrology has solidified his position as a leader in the field, contributing continuously to improve kidney health in Taiwan and worldwide.