2026 Ching-Hsuan Tung: Biology and Biochemistry Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Biology and Biochemistry	76	4995	4613	2399	2156	205	23625

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

2316
Citations
In vivo imaging of tumors with protease-activated near-infrared fluorescent probes.

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

2025
Citations
High-efficiency intracellular magnetic labeling with novel superparamagnetic-Tat peptide conjugates.

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

1226
Citations
Fluorescence molecular tomography resolves protease activity in vivo

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

1065
Citations
In vivo molecular target assessment of matrix metalloproteinase inhibition

Christoph Bremer;Ching-Hsuan Tung;Ralph Weissleder

1053
Citations
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

792
Citations
In vivo imaging of proteolytic enzyme activity using a novel molecular reporter.

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

569
Citations
Inflammation in Atherosclerosis Visualizing Matrix Metalloproteinase Action in Macrophages In Vivo

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

497
Citations
In Vivo Imaging of Proteolytic Activity in Atherosclerosis

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

445
Citations
Optical imaging of matrix metalloproteinase-2 activity in tumors: feasibility study in a mouse model.

Christoph Bremer;Sebastian Bredow;Umar Mahmood;Ralph Weissleder

384
Citations
Preparation of a cathepsin D sensitive near-infrared fluorescence probe for imaging

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

329
Citations
Genetic and biochemical characterization of norfloxacin resistance in Escherichia coli.

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

311
Citations
Sensing phosphatase activity by using gold nanoparticles

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

305
Citations
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

300
Citations
Fluorescent peptide probes for in vivo diagnostic imaging.

Ching-Hsuan Tung

292
Citations
Near-Infrared Fluorescent Imaging of Matrix Metalloproteinase Activity After Myocardial Infarction

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

291
Citations
Protease sensors for bioimaging

Martin Funovics;Ralph Weissleder;Ching-Hsuan Tung

273
Citations
Novel near-infrared cyanine fluorochromes: synthesis, properties, and bioconjugation.

Yuhui Lin;Ralph Weissleder;Ching-Hsuan Tung

254
Citations
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

254
Citations
Detection of dysplastic intestinal adenomas using enzyme-sensing molecular beacons in mice.

Katharina Marten;Christoph Bremer;Khashayarsha Khazaie;Mansoureh Sameni

247
Citations