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D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
76
Citations
23625
World Ranking
4995
National Ranking
2399

Ching-Hsuan Tung publication distribution in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 205 publications — 52nd percentile

52% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,028 publications or more.

Ching-Hsuan Tung D-index placement in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Biology and Biochemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Ching-Hsuan Tung sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 76 D-Index — 75th percentile

75% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 167 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2023 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
  • 2018 - Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE)
  • 2018 - Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE)

Overview

Ching-Hsuan Tung is affiliated with Cornell University in the United States. Their research spans the fields of Medicine and Materials Science, with a focus on Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Chemistry, Oncology, and Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine as key subfields.

The scientist's work covers a range of topics including:

  • Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics
  • Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
  • Photodynamic Therapy Research Studies
  • Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis
  • RNA Interference and Gene Delivery
  • Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery
  • Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Advances

Frequent coauthors collaborating with Ching-Hsuan Tung include:

  • Myung Shin Han
  • Seung Koo Lee
  • Yi-Chieh Nancy Du
  • Li Wu
  • Zhenhua Shen

The scientist has published in multiple venues, with repeated contributions to:

  • Angewandte Chemie
  • Cancer Research
  • Angewandte Chemie International Edition
  • ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering
  • ACS Nano

Recent papers from Ching-Hsuan Tung include the following works:

  • "Enzyme-Assisted Photodynamic Therapy Based on Nanomaterials," 2020, ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering
  • "A Hybrid Nanogel to Preserve Lysosome Integrity for Fluorescence Imaging," 2021, ACS Nano
  • "Aptamer-Equipped Protamine Nanomedicine for Precision Lymphoma Therapy," 2020, Cancers
  • "Near-Infrared Fluorogenic Spray for Rapid Tumor Sensing," 2021, ACS Sensors
  • "A combined approach of convection-enhanced delivery of peptide nanofiber reservoir to prolong local DM1 retention for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma treatment," 2020, Neuro-Oncology

In 2018, Ching-Hsuan Tung was recognized as a Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE).

Best Publications

  • Tat peptide-derivatized magnetic nanoparticles allow in vivo tracking and recovery of progenitor cells.

    Maïté Lewin;Nadia Carlesso;Ching Hsuan Tung;Xiao Wu Tang

  • In vivo imaging of tumors with protease-activated near-infrared fluorescent probes.

    Ralph Weissleder;Ching-Hsuan Tung;Umar Mahmood;Alexei Bogdanov

  • High-efficiency intracellular magnetic labeling with novel superparamagnetic-Tat peptide conjugates.

    Lee Josephson;Ching-Hsuan Tung;and Anna Moore;Ralph Weissleder

  • Fluorescence molecular tomography resolves protease activity in vivo

    Vasilis Ntziachristos;Ching-Hsuan Tung;Christoph Bremer;Ralph Weissleder

  • In vivo molecular target assessment of matrix metalloproteinase inhibition

    Christoph Bremer;Ching-Hsuan Tung;Ralph Weissleder

  • Gold nanorod-photosensitizer complex for near-infrared fluorescence imaging and photodynamic/photothermal therapy in vivo.

    Boseung Jang;Jin-Young Park;Ching-Hsuan Tung;In-Hoo Kim

  • In vivo imaging of proteolytic enzyme activity using a novel molecular reporter.

    Ching-Hsuan Tung;Umar Mahmood;Sebastian Bredow;Ralph Weissleder

  • Inflammation in Atherosclerosis Visualizing Matrix Metalloproteinase Action in Macrophages In Vivo

    Jun-o Deguchi;Masanori Aikawa;Ching-Hsuan Tung;Elena Aikawa

  • In Vivo Imaging of Proteolytic Activity in Atherosclerosis

    Jiqiu Chen;Ching-Hsuan Tung;Umar Mahmood;Vasilis Ntziachristos

  • Optical imaging of matrix metalloproteinase-2 activity in tumors: feasibility study in a mouse model.

    Christoph Bremer;Sebastian Bredow;Umar Mahmood;Ralph Weissleder

  • Preparation of a cathepsin D sensitive near-infrared fluorescence probe for imaging

    Ching-Hsuan Tung;Sebastian Bredow;Umar Mahmood;Ralph Weissleder

  • Genetic and biochemical characterization of norfloxacin resistance in Escherichia coli.

    D C Hooper;J S Wolfson;K S Souza;C Tung

  • Sensing phosphatase activity by using gold nanoparticles

    Yongdoo Choi;Nan-Hui Ho;Ching-Hsuan Tung

  • Optical Visualization of Cathepsin K Activity in Atherosclerosis With a Novel, Protease-Activatable Fluorescence Sensor

    Farouc A. Jaffer;Dong-Eog Kim;Luisa Quinti;Ching-Hsuan Tung

  • Fluorescent peptide probes for in vivo diagnostic imaging.

    Ching-Hsuan Tung

  • Near-Infrared Fluorescent Imaging of Matrix Metalloproteinase Activity After Myocardial Infarction

    Jiqiu Chen;Ching-Hsuan Tung;Jennifer R. Allport;Si Chen

  • Protease sensors for bioimaging

    Martin Funovics;Ralph Weissleder;Ching-Hsuan Tung

  • Novel near-infrared cyanine fluorochromes: synthesis, properties, and bioconjugation.

    Yuhui Lin;Ralph Weissleder;Ching-Hsuan Tung

  • Macrocyclic chelators with paramagnetic cations are internalized into mammalian cells via a HIV-tat derived membrane translocation peptide.

    Rajeev Bhorade;Ralph Weissleder;Tsunenori Nakakoshi;and Anna Moore

  • Detection of dysplastic intestinal adenomas using enzyme-sensing molecular beacons in mice.

    Katharina Marten;Christoph Bremer;Khashayarsha Khazaie;Mansoureh Sameni

Frequent Co-Authors

Ralph Weissleder
Ralph Weissleder Harvard University
Stanley Stein
Stanley Stein Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Alexei A. Bogdanov
Alexei A. Bogdanov University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
Youli Zu
Youli Zu Houston Methodist
Xandra O. Breakefield
Xandra O. Breakefield Harvard University
Khalid Shah
Khalid Shah Brigham and Women's Hospital
Lee Josephson
Lee Josephson Harvard University
Kenneth J. Breslauer
Kenneth J. Breslauer Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Vasilis Ntziachristos
Vasilis Ntziachristos Technical University of Munich
Gengsheng L. Zeng
Gengsheng L. Zeng Utah Valley University

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