Anthony Chang, PhD （張庭棟博士）
Founder & CEO
Rethink Imaging
Dr. Anthony Chang is a scientist, educator, and healthcare pioneer who is revolutionizing the treatment of Cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Cardiovascular diseases. In 2016, Dr. Chang founded Rethink Imaging with a critical mission to save lives by coupling Artificial Intelligence (AI) with non-invasive molecular imaging and molecular targeted radiation therapy for precise early diagnosis and effective treatment.
Dr. Chang has been on the forefront of discovering and developing high-tech, breakthrough diagnostic methods and treatments for Cancer. From his work with some of the world’s leading academic medical centers, Dr. Chang has developed cutting-edge systems for comprehensive facility management including automated image fusion and atlas-based segmentation to achieve high throughput real-time image analysis. Most importantly, in current, on-going overseas trials, Dr. Chang has successfully guided Stage 4 Cancer patients to remission.
Dr. Chang holds a BS in Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences from Chang Gung University. He received post-graduate training in Biomedical Engineering at Yale University’s NMR Center and Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science, and earned his PhD in Medical Physics from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, specializing in diagnostic imaging physics. In 2016, Dr. Chang received the Outstanding Alumni Award from Chang Gung University, and is one of the honorees of 2016 Grand Rapids Business Journal 40 under 40 class. In 2017, he received The Henry Dunant Global Impact Award from the American Red Cross which was inspired by his work on developing and promoting molecular imaging technology. He has also been appointed by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder as a commissioner to the Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission in early 2017.