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Pei-Ying Chuang, PhD, RN

Pei-Ying.Chuang@ucdenver.edu

Dr. Chuang’s research has contributed to an understanding of the neuroprotective gene biomarkers, neuroimmune responses, and pathophysiological mechanisms in the brain. Her doctoral dissertation topic earned the Young Investigator Award in the 38th Society of Critical Care Medicine Congress in Nashville, Tennessee, 2009; the Journal of Neurotrauma also published her work. Dr. Chuang received her research funding through the Oncology Nursing Society Foundation and has been recognized in a specific neuroscience field. After attending NINR’s Summer Genetics Institute at the NIH campus and she became a research fellow at the NINR. To date, Dr. Chuang continues to use her experience and abilities to pursue her research/academic strategies and explore a transitional research from the bench evidence to bedside practice in neurological populations in both critical care setting and long-term recovery at the College of Nursing, University of Colorado.

Degree Awarding Institution Field of Study Graduation Date
Research Fellow National Institute of Nursing Research
NIH, Bethesda, MD		 Neuroscience/Human Genetics 2012
Postdoc University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA		 Acute & Tertiary Care 2010
PhD University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA		 Acute & Tertiary Care 2008
MSN University of Minnesota
Minnesota, MN 		Nursing Education
Minor: Educational Psychology 		1997
BSN University of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA		 Nursing 1994

  1. Chuang P.Y., Tiso, M. & Kerr, M. (2012). The Role of Neuroglobin in Cerebral Ischemia Stroke, (Revision).
  2. Chuang, P-Y., Conley, Y., Kuo, C-J, Sherwood, P. (2011). Functional Interleukin 1β and 6 Proteins and their Genetic Variations Associated with Psycho-Behavioral Responses in the Caregivers of Patients with Malignant Brain Tumors. Oncology Nursing Forum. (Revision).
  3. Chuang, P-Y, Hricik A, Kuo, C-J, Crago, E., Bender, C., Sherwood P. (2011). Factors Associated with Poor Neuropsychological Outcomes Following Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Stroke (Revision).
  4. Chuang, P.Y., Conley, Y. P., Poloyac, S. M., Okonkwo, D.O., Ren, D., Sherwood, P. R., Hravnak, M., Alexander, S.A. (2010). Neuroglobin Genetics Polymorphisms and Their Relationship to Functional Outcomes Following Traumatic Brain Injury. Journal of Neurotrauma (27) 999-1006.
  5. Chuang, Pei-Ying (2002), Different Points of View on the Nursing Six Competencies among The Students and Their Clinical Managers, Proceedings on the Conference on Health and Management, the Nursing Academic Association of Taiwan.
Title Organization Year
Global Committee International Society
of Nursing In Genetics

2010-2014

Conference Abstract Reviewer American Heart Association 2010-2013
Journal Reviewer Journal of Neurotrauma 2012
Featured Research Highlight Archive National Institute of Nursing Research 2010
University of Pittsburgh
Postdoctoral Association Board Director		 University of Pittsburgh

2008

Young Investigator Society of Critical Care Medicine 2008
Salk Fellowship Jewish Health Care Foundation 2007
Excellent Instructor Scholarship National Taiwan Teaching Institute
Taiwan, ROC		 2004
First International
Pioneer Teaching Award		 Yu-Pei University
Taiwan, ROC

2002

Graduate Student Scholarship University of Minnesota
School of Nursing		 1996
International Scholar Sigma Theta Tau
International Honor Society of Nursing		 1993

  • Genetics, Psychological Stress, and Cytokines in Oncology Caregivers, Oncology Nursing Society Foundation.2009-2011. Funded.
  • P.Y. Chuang (NINR). Neuroprotective Protein Concentration and DNA Sequencing during the Acute Phase Following Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Collaboration with Drs. Paula Sherwood, Yvette Conley, School of Nursing and and Dr. Samuel Poloyac, School of Pharmacy, University of Pittsburgh, PA (ID #5909, 2011).
  • P.Y. Chuang (NINR). Neuroprotective Protein Concentration during the Acute Phase following Cerebral Ischemia. Collaboration with Drs. Andrew Kofke and Robert Siman, School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, PA (ID #5518, 2010).

 

Basic clinical research involving critically ill patients is necessary to reduce the extreme morbidity and mortality encountered in the intensive care unit (ICU). Currently, 20% of all deaths in the United States occur in an ICU. These deaths result from serious complications of acute and chronic diseases and pain; not only do these deaths cause suffering for patients and families, but they also reduce the quality of life among survivors. Therefore, Dr. Chuang is passionate about helping people with sudden onset or chronic neurological diseases. This support requires a better understand of the pathophysiological pathways (cerebral ischemia) in order to prevent the further damage to patients in the critical hours before medical treatment is given. Moreover, it is important to recognize that some individuals may have a more progressive disease process than others.