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Education
- Dr.P.H., School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, U.S.A., 1987-1989
- M.P.H., School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A., 1986-1987
- D.M.Sc. (Neuroscience), Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan, 1985-86; 1989-1991
- Research fellow, Stanford University, CA, U.S.A., 1986
- M.D., Chung-Shan Medical College, Taichung, Taiwan, 1970-1975
Experience
- Visiting Professor, Tufts University, U.S.A., 2014-2015
- Minister, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taiwan, 2013-2014
- Minister, Department of Health, Executive Yuan, R.O.C. (Taiwan), 2011-2013
- Chairman of Board of Directors, National Health Research Institutes,Taiwan, 2011-2014
- Guest Researcher, National Institutes of Health, U.S.A., 2009-2014
- President, Taipei Medical University, 2008-2011
- Superintendent, Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital, 2008-2009
- Professor, Institute of Biomedical Informatics, National Yang-Ming University, 2008
- Vice President, Taipei Medical University, 2004-2008
- Director, Institute of Injury Prevention and Control, Taipei Medical University, 2000-2004
- Superintendent, Taipei Medical University Wan Fang Hospital, 1997-2008
- Professor and Chief, Division of Neurosurgery, Wan Fang Hospital, 1997-2004
- Chairman, School of Public Health, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan, 1993-1996
- Director, Biomedical Informatics Center, Taipei Medical University, 1993
- Vice Superintendent, Taipei Medical University Hospital, 1993-1996
- Chief, Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Taipei Medical University Hospital, 1989-1997
- Associate Professor, Taipei Medical University, 1989-1994
Awards
- First Grade Ministry of Health and Welfare Professional Accolade, 2015
- University of Pittsburgh 225th Anniversary Medallion, U.S.A., 2013
- Honorary Doctorate (Epidemiology), Mahidol University, Thailand, 2013
- Special APACPH Award, Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health, 2012
- David P. Rall Award for Advocacy in Public Health, American Public Health Association (APHA), U.S.A., 2012
- Address to World Health Assembly of the World Health Organization for 4 consecutive years, 2011-2014
- Honorary Doctorate, Bogdan Voda University, Romania, 2010
- Honorary Doctorate, VasileGoldiş West University of Arad, Romania, 2010
- Legacy Laureate, University of Pittsburgh, U.S.A., 2009
- Professional Award, Department of Health, Executive Yuan, Taiwan (R.O.C.), 2009
- Award for Outstanding Enterprise Manager, Taiwan, 2009
- 17th Health Service and Dedication Award, Taiwan, 2009
- APACPH Contribution Awards, 2007 and 2012
- Li Guo-Ding Medal for Management, Taiwan, 2003
- 13th National Quality Award (Organization), Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwan (R.O.C.), 2002
- 1st Award for Private-Public Partnership Project, Executive Yuan, Taiwan (R.O.C.), 2002
- International College of Surgeons (Chicago), Fellow Research Awards, 2000 and 2001
- 11th National Quality Award, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwan (R.O.C.), 2000
- Outstanding Alumni Award at 50th Anniversary (50 at 50) of University of Pittsburgh, U.S.A., 1999
- Hospital Management Performance Award, Taipei City Government, 1998
Research Interests
- Health and Welfare Policy
- Epidemiology
- Neurosurgery
- Injury Prevention
- Hospital Management
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Projects
- 16 Finished
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臺美(US)國合計畫－腦傷害的新診斷和新治療之轉譯研究－腦外傷治療之舊藥再定位(2/2)
Chiu, W.-T. (PI)
8/1/16 → 7/31/17
Project: A - Government Institution › b - National Science and Technology Council
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Pediatric Motorcycle Injury in Taiwan---The Injury Pattern, Injury Severity, and the Risk Factors for Head Injury
Chiu, W.-T. (PI) & Lin, M.-R. (CoI)
8/1/15 → 7/31/16
Project: A - Government Institution › b - National Science and Technology Council
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Repositioning Drug Therapies for Traumatic Brain Injury
Chiu, W.-T. (PI), Chang, C.-F. (CoI) & Chiang, Y.-H. (CoI)
8/1/15 → 7/31/16
Project: A - Government Institution › b - National Science and Technology Council
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交通事故傷害資料蒐集體系建構及應用(1/2)
Chiu, W.-T. (PI)
6/17/15 → 6/16/16
Project: A - Government Institution › f - Other (Funded by Government)
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補助學者提昇國際影響力─國際合作研究中心：建立全球神經創傷與公共衛生網絡(3-3)
Chiu, W.-T. (PI)
8/1/11 → 1/11/13
Project: A - Government Institution › b - National Science and Technology Council
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Redox disruption using electroactive liposome coated gold nanoparticles for cancer therapy
Chen, Y. C., Chang, L. C., Liu, Y. L., Chang, M. C., Liu, Y. F., Chang, P. Y., Manoharan, D., Wang, W. J., Chen, J. S., Wang, H. C., Chiu, W. T., Li, W. P., Sheu, H. S., Su, W. P. & Yeh, C. S., Dec 2025, In: Nature Communications. 16, 1, 3253.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Diverging Trends in Left Without Being Seen Rates During the Pandemic Era: Emergency Department Length of Stay May Be a Key Factor
Toy, S., Chiu, W. T., Chon, J., Aflakian, K., Lin, W. Y., Pan, P. C., Lin, Y. T., Toy, J., Wu, S. Y. & Wu, J., Apr 2024, In: Journal of Emergency Medicine. 66, 4, p. e544-e546Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
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Frailty and Other Factors Associated With Early Outcomes in Middle-to Older Age Trauma Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study
Yeh, T. S., Kang, J. H., Littlejohns, T. J., Wu, C. C., Chen, J. H., Piravej, K., Chiu, W. T. & Lam, C., Feb 2024, In: American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 32, 2, p. 244-255 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Risk of Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage After Stroke: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study in Taiwan
Fang, Y. T., Liao, S. F., Chen, P. L., Yeh, T. S., Chen, C. I., Piravej, K., Wu, C. C., Chiu, W. T. & Lam, C., Oct 1 2024, In: Journal of the American Heart Association. 13, 19, p. e035725 e035725.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Association between short-term air pollution exposure and traumatic intracranial hemorrhage: pilot evidence from Taiwan
Liao, K. H., Chan, T. C., Wu, C. C., Huang, W. C., Hsu, C. W., Chuang, H. C., Wiratama, B. S., Chiu, W. T. & Lam, C., 2023, In: Frontiers in Neurology. 14, 1087767.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Link opens in a new tab Citation (Scopus)
Datasets
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Characteristics and clinical outcomes of head-injured cyclists with and without helmets in urban and rural areas of Taiwan: A 15-year study
Lin, J.-W. (Creator), Chu, S.-F. (Creator), Lin, M.-R. (Creator), Chiu, W.-T. (Contributor), Lin, C.-M. (Creator), Tsai, S.-H. (Contributor), Chiou, H.-Y. (Contributor), Liou, T.-H. (Contributor), Chiang, Y.-H. (Contributor) & Kuo, C.-Y. (Contributor), Taylor & Francis, 2017
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.4038342.v2, https://doi.org/10.6084%2Fm9.figshare.4038342.v2
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MOESM1 of The functional roles of IGF-1 variants in the susceptibility and clinical outcomes of mild traumatic brain injury
Wang, Y.-J. (Contributor), Wong, H. (Contributor), Wu, C.-C. (Contributor), Chiang, Y.-H. (Contributor), Chiu, W.-T. (Contributor), Chen, K.-Y. (Contributor) & Chang, W.-C. (Contributor), Unknown Publisher, Jan 1 2019
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11302148.v1, https://springernature.figshare.com/articles/MOESM1_of_The_functional_roles_of_IGF-1_variants_in_the_susceptibility_and_clinical_outcomes_of_mild_traumatic_brain_injury/11302148/1
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