Assoc Prof Hsu Chien Yi

Assoc Prof Hsu Chien-Yi

Dr. Hsu Chien-Yi is a distinguished cardiologist and physician-scientist renowned for his leadership in clinical care, research, and education. He currently serves as the Director of the Heart Failure Team at the Division of Cardiology and the Cardiovascular Research Center of Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan. In addition, he is the Deputy Director of the Department of Medical Research and an Associate Professor at the College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University.

Dr. Hsu received both his Medical Degree and Ph.D. in Clinical Medicine from National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan, which laid a robust foundation for his subsequent career. His professional journey includes notable roles such as a physician at Taipei Veterans General Hospital, a visiting scholar at the University of California, San Diego, and a member of the Royal Medical Team in the Kingdom of Eswatini. His research primarily focuses on cardiovascular molecular biology, heart failure, cardiorenal syndrome, and the prevention of diabetes and atherosclerosis. Recognized with numerous accolades—including the First Place Young Investigator Award from the Taiwanese Society of Cardiology, the Benjamin N. Chiang Young Investigator Award, and the Paul Dudley White International Scholar Award—Dr. Hsu’s excellence is widely acknowledged. He also holds prominent leadership roles as Director (member of a council) of the Taiwan Hypertension Society (THS) and Taiwan Society of Atherosclerosis and Vascular Diseases (TSAVD), further emphasizing his influence in the field. His contributions have been recognized through election as a Fellow of both the European Society of Cardiology—an honor bestowed only upon those who demonstrate clinical excellence in cardiology—and the Asian-Pacific Society of Cardiology, a distinction reserved for individuals with national recognition in their country. His ongoing dedication to advancing cardiovascular medicine continues to inspire both his peers and the next generation of clinicians and researchers.