Research

Research Interests:

• Biostatistics
• Bioinformatics (Statistical Genomics)
• Bayesian Inference (Bayesian variable selection)
• Causal Inference
• Mediation Analysis (Multiple Mediators)
• Mendelian Randomization (Instrumental Variable Analysis)
• Robust Estimation

Research Grants:

• National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan 優秀年輕學者研究計畫 (NSTC 114-2628-M-006-003-MY4)
  PI, 2025/08/01 ~ 2029/07/31, $5,505,000
  Project Title: An Integrated Proximal Causal Inference Framework for Mendelian Randomization, Mediation Analysis, Surrogate Endpoints, and Transportability.
• NCKU Sustainable Integrated Interdisciplinary Project 成功大學永續跨領域整合型計畫
  PI, 2023/04/01 ~ 2024/12/31, $1,850,000
  Project Title: An integrative causal statistical framework applied to exploring the effects of non-invasive ultrasonic nerve stimulation on the hematopoietic system.
• NCKUH Smart Healthcare Interdisciplinary Project 智慧健康照護跨領域計畫 (NCKUH-11310014)
  Co-PI, 2024/01/01 ~ 2024/12/31, $706,800
  Project Title: To investigate the germline genetic variants and immunotherapeutic resistance in colorectal cancers with mismatch repair deficiency by next-generation sequencing, analysis of tumor heterogeneity and deep learning model.
• National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan (NSTC 111-2118-M-006-010-MY3)
  PI, 2022/09/01 ~ 2025/07/31, $3,034,000
  Project Title: Statistical methods of causal mediation analysis by using instrumental variables: Application to genomic studies.