Ellen Chang
About Ellen Chang
Ellen Chang is a Principal Scientist with extensive experience in epidemiology and biostatistics. She has held various academic and research positions, including roles at Stanford University and the University of California, San Francisco, and currently serves as a Visiting Professor at Sun Yat-sen University.
Current Role at Exponent
Ellen Chang serves as a Principal Scientist at Exponent, a role she has held since 2012. Based in Menlo Park, California, her work focuses on applying her expertise in epidemiology and biostatistics to various projects. With over a decade of experience at Exponent, she contributes to research and consulting efforts that address public health challenges.
Previous Experience at Stanford University
Ellen Chang held multiple positions at Stanford University School of Medicine from 2005 to 2017. She worked as a Consulting Assistant Professor and was a member of the Stanford Cancer Institute. Additionally, she served as the Chief Epidemiologist at the Asian Liver Center from 2006 to 2011. Her roles involved research and teaching, contributing to the academic and clinical community.
Education and Expertise
Ellen Chang has an extensive educational background in public health and epidemiology. She earned her Doctor of Science (Sc.D.) in Epidemiology from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, where she studied from 1998 to 2003. Prior to that, she completed a post-doctoral fellowship in Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Karolinska Institutet from 2003 to 2005. Her foundational education includes a Bachelor of Arts in English and American Literature from Harvard University.
Visiting Professor at Sun Yat-sen University
Since 2019, Ellen Chang has been serving as a Visiting Professor at Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. In this role, she engages in academic activities and research collaborations, leveraging her expertise in epidemiology to contribute to the university's public health initiatives.
Academic Affiliations
Ellen Chang is currently an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of California, San Francisco, a position she has held since 2021. Her academic affiliations reflect her commitment to education and research in the field of public health, allowing her to mentor students and contribute to ongoing research projects.