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Joseph C. Hung, Ph.D.

  1. Pharmacist
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Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

  • Operation of clinical nuclear pharmacy
  • Preparation and quality control (QC) of radiopharmaceuticals
  • Regulatory issues related to nuclear pharmacy and nuclear medicine practice
  • Production and QC of PET (positron emission tomography) drug products
  1. 1988
    Fellow - RadiologyUniversity of Missouri, Columbia
  2. 1986
    Fellow - Medicinal Chemistry and PharmacodynamicsUniversity of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
  3. 1985
    D.Phil - Nuclear Pharmacy
    Dissertation: The Relationship Between Blood Flow, Tissue Viability, and Lethal Ventricular Arrhythmias in the Infarcted Dog HeartUniversity of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
  4. 1985
    Resident - Nuclear PharmacyUniversity of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
  5. 1984
    Internship - Nuclear PharmacyUniversity of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
  6. 1982
    MS - Nuclear Pharmacy
    Thesis: New Methodology for the Flow Mapping of the Normal and Infarcted Dog Heart: Using Technetium Tc-99m Albumin Microspheres and Thallous Chloride TI-201University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
  7. 1978
    BS - PharmacyTaipei Medical University
  8. 1977
    Internship - ChemistryNational Taiwan University

Certifications

  1. 1993
    Nuclear PharmacyBoard of Pharmacy Specialties

Awards and honors

  1. 2012
    Plaque of RecognitionUnited States Pharmacopeial Convention
  2. 2011
    Plaque of RecognitionUnited Sates Pharmacopeial Convention
  3. 2010
    Plaque of AppreciationSociety of Nuclear Medicine, ROC
  4. 2009
    Student Award, Radiopharmacy Category for the Oral Presentation at the 56th Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear MedicineSociety of Nuclear Medicine
  5. 2009
    Certificate of AppreciationChang Gung Medical Journal
  6. 2008
    Certificate of AppreciationAmerican Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine
  7. 2007
    Mayo School of Health Sciences Outstanding Physician/Scientist Educator AwardMayo Clinic School of Health-Related Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  8. 2007
    Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management William H. Briner Distinguished Achievement Award in Nuclear Pharmacy PracticeAmerican Pharmacists Association
  9. 2007
    Plaque of AppreciationChinese American Society of Nuclear Medicine
  10. 2006
    Excellence Through Teamwork AwardBoard of Governors, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  11. 2004
    Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management Merit AwardAmerican Pharmacists Association
  12. 2002
    Plaque of Recognition, Chair of the Section on Nuclear Pharmacy PracticeAmerican Pharmaceutical Association
  13. 2001
    Plaque of AppreciationChinese Medical Association - Taipei
  14. 2001
    Plaque of AppreciationChinese American Society of Nuclear Medicine
  15. 2000
    Licensed Invention CertificateMayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
  16. 1999
    Nominee for the Nuclear Pharmacy Achievement Award (Captain Briner Award)Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management, American Pharmaceutical Association
  17. 1998
    Plaque of AppreciationChung Hwa Nuclear Society
  18. 1997
    First Prize for the Neuroscience PresentationSociety of Nuclear Medicine, Technologist Section Awards Committee
  19. 1997
    Best Technologist TipTechnologist Section Awards Committee, Central Chapter, Society of Nuclear Medicine
  20. 1996
    Certificate of RecognitionTechnologist Section, Society of Nuclear Medicine
  21. 1996
    Plaque of AppreciationInstitute of Nuclear Energy Research, R.O.C.
  22. 1995
    APhA-APPM Presentation Merit AwardAcademy of Pharmacy Practice and Management, American Pharmaceutical Association
  23. 1995
    Licensed Invention CertificateMayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
  24. 1994
    Second Place in the Second Annual Quest for Quality ContestADVANCE for Radiologic Science Professionals and AGFA Technical Imaging Systems, Inc.
  25. 1994
    First Runner-up in the Second Annual Quest for Quality ContestADVANCE for Radiologic Science Professionals and AGFA Technical Imaging Systems, Inc.
  26. 1994
    Plaque of AppreciationChung Hwa Nuclear Society
  27. 1993
    Plaque of AppreciationSociety of Nuclear Medicine, Taiwan
  28. 1992
    Award Certificate in Appreciation for the Support of the USP Drug Product Problem Reporting ProgramUnited States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc.
  29. 1984
    President's Award in the Applied Category of the Graduate Education Research Day Poster PresentationUniversity of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
  30. 1983
    Mosier ScholarshipCollege of Pharmacy, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
  31. 1983
    Tuition Waiver ScholarshipCollege of Pharmacy, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
  32. 1983
    Tuition Aid GrantCollege of Pharmacy, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
  33. 1977
    Dean's Award for the Special Achievement in the National Contest of University and College Academic JournalsTaipei Medical College, School of Pharmacy

Professional memberships

  1. 2007 - present
    MemberAd Hoc Advisory Panel, Radiopharmaceuticals as Compounded Sterile Preparations, United States Pharmacopeia
  2. 2005 - present
    ChairExpert Committee on Radiopharmaceuticals and Medical Imaging Agents, United States Pharmacopeia
  3. 2002 - 2003
    PresidentChinese American Society of Nuclear Medicine
  4. 2002 - 2003
    ChairSection on Nuclear Pharmacy Practice, Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management, American Pharmaceutical Association
  5. 2002 - 2003
    MemberCommittee on Pharmacopeia, Society of Nuclear Medicine
  6. 2002 - 2003
    MemberCommittee on Radiopharmaceuticals, Society of Nuclear Medicine
  7. 2001 - 2003
    Advisor on Pharmaceutical ScienceBureau of Pharmaceutical Affairs, Department of Health, Taiwan
  8. 2001 - 2002
    Secretary/TreasurerChinese American Society of Nuclear Medicine
  9. 2001 - 2002
    President-ElectChinese American Society of Nuclear Medicine
  10. 2001 - 2002
    Chair-ElectSection on Nuclear Pharmacy Practice, Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management, American Pharmaceutical Association
  11. 2001 - 2002
    ChairAd Hoc Subcommittee, Policy/Regulatory Committee, Section on Nuclear Pharmacy Practice
  12. 2001 - 2002
    MemberPolicy Standing Committee, Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management, American Pharmaceutical Association
  13. 2001
    Invited ReviewerRadiopharmaceutical and Radiochemistry Science Examination, American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine
  14. 2001 - present
    ChairCommittee on Pharmacopeia, Society of Nuclear Medicine
  15. 1999 - 2001
    Pharmaceutical Scientific AdvisorBureau of Pharmaceutical Affairs, Department of Health, Taiwan
  16. 1999 - 2001
    MemberSociety of Nuclear Imaging in Drug Development
  17. 1999 - 2000
    MemberInstitute for Clinical Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
  18. 1999 - 2000
    MemberFDA PET Legislation Subcommittee, Regulatory Affairs Committee, Section on Nuclear Pharmacy Practice
  19. 1999
    Invited Scientific Meeting ModeratorContinuous Education (I): PET Radiopharmaceuticals, 13th Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine, Society of Nuclear Medicine, Taiwan
  20. 1998 - 2002
    ChairNuclear Pharmacy Compounding Practices Committee, Scientific and Professional Affairs Committee, Section on Nuclear Pharmacy Practice
  21. 1998 - present
    MemberMedia Contact Network, American Pharmaceutical Association
  22. 1997 - 2003
    MemberSpecialty Council on Nuclear Pharmacy, Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties
  23. 1997 - 2000
    MemberPET Facility Feasibility Task Force, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology
  24. 1997 - 1999
    MemberRadiology Facilities, Equipment, and Personnel Committee, Diagnostic Radiology, Department of Radiology
  25. 1997 - 1998
    ChairQuality Control Validation Subcommittee, Scientific and Professional Affairs Committee, Section on Nuclear Pharmacy Practice
  26. 1997 - 1998
    ChairFDA Rapid Approval Subcommittee, Regulatory Affairs Committee, Section on Nuclear Pharmacy Practice
  27. 1997 - present
    MemberPractioner Information Network, Section on Nuclear Pharmacy Practice, Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management
  28. 1996 - 1997
    MemberPET Scanning Task Force, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology
  29. 1996 - 1997
    MemberMinnesota Pharmacists Association
  30. 1996 - 1997
    MemberEuropean Association of Nuclear Medicine
  31. 1996 - 1997
    MemberBritish Nuclear Medicine Society
  32. 1996 - 1997
    MemberInstitute for Clinical Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
  33. 1996 - 1997
    MemberPublication Standing Committee, Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management, American Pharmaceutical Association
  34. 1996
    FellowAmerican Pharmaceutical Association
  35. 1996
    Invited Scientific Meeting ModeratorRadiopharmaceuticals, 10th Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine, Society of Nuclear Medicine, Taiwan
  36. 1996
    Invited Scientific Meeting ModeratorRadiopharmaceuticals, 1st Cross-Strait Symposium on Nuclear Medicine and Related Sciences, Society of Nuclear Medicine, Taiwan
  37. 1995 - 2000
    MemberNuclear Medicine Research Review Group, Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Radiology
  38. 1995 - 2000
    MemberAmerican Society of Health-System Pharmacists
  39. 1995 - 1997
    MemberMobile Nuclear Implementation Working Group (Mobile Nuclear 2), Cardiovascular Outreach and Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology
  40. 1995 - 1997
    Office LiaisonRegulatory Affairs Committee, Section on Nuclear Pharmacy Practice, Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management
  41. 1995 - 1997
    MemberMinnesota Society of Health-System Pharmacists
  42. 1995 - 1997
    MemberPharmaceutical Care Subcommittee, Scientific and Professional Affairs Committee, Section on Nuclear Pharmacy Practice
  43. 1995 - 1996
    Member-at-LargeSection on Nuclear Pharmacy Practice, Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management, American Pharmaceutical Association
  44. 1995 - 1996
    Elected Member-at-largeSection on Nuclear Pharmacy Practice, Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management, American Pharmaceutical Association
  45. 1995 - 1996
    MemberLocal Arrangement Committee, International Symposium Radioiodine in 1996
  46. 1995 - 1996
    MemberPolicy Standing Committee, Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management, American Pharmaceutical Association
  47. 1995
    Invited Abstract Reviewer42nd Annual Meeting, Scientific Program Committee, Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry
  48. 1995
    Invited Procedure Guideline ReviewerSociety of Nuclear Medicine Procedure Guideline for Hepatobiliary Scintigraphy, Commission on Health Care Policy's Guideline Development Subcommittee, Society of Nuclear Medicine
  49. 1995
    FellowAmerican Society of Health-System Pharmacists
  50. 1995
    Invited ReviewerTechnetium Tc 99m Exametazime Injection, Subcommittee for Radiopharmaceuticals, Drug Standards Division Executive Commmittee
  51. 1995
    Invited Scientific Meeting ModeratorRadiopharmaceuticals (I), 9th Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine, Society of Nuclear Medicine, Taiwan
  52. 1994 - 1995
    MemberMobile Nuclear Imaging Feasibility Task Force (Mobile Nuclear 1), Cardiovascular Outreach and Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology
  53. 1994 - 1995
    MemberAmerican Society of Hospital Pharmacists
  54. 1994 - present
    ChairQuality Management Program Committee, Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Radiology
  55. 1994 - present
    ChairQuality Management Program Committee, Department of Radiation Oncology
  56. 1994 - present
    MemberUniversity of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy Alumni Association, College of Pharmacy, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
  57. 1993
    WriterRadiopharmaceutical and Radiochemistry Science Examination, American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine
  58. 1993
    Invited Workshop CoordinatorTechniques for the Rapid Preparation and Quality Control of New Radiopharmaceuticals, 1993 Update in Nuclear Medicine/1993 Fall Program, Central Chapter
  59. 1993
    Invited Workshop CoordinatorPreparation and Use of Radiolabeled Meals/Capsules for GI Studies, 1993 Update in Nuclear Medicine/1993 Fall Program, Central Chapter
  60. 1993
    Invited ReviewerHigh Purity Indium Chloride In-11 Sterile Solution, Subcommittee for Radiopharmaceuticals, Drug Standards Division Executive Commmittee
  61. 1993 - present
    MemberExamination Committee, American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine
  62. 1992 - 2000
    MemberContrast Media and Medication Subcommittee, Diagnostic Radiology, Department of Radiology
  63. 1992 - 1998
    MemberQuality Assurance Committee, Diagnostic Radiology, Department of Radiology
  64. 1992 - 1993
    MemberContinuing Education Subcommittee, Education Committee, Section on Specialized Pharmaceutical Services
  65. 1992
    Invited ReviewerTechnetium Tc 99m Exametazime Injection, Subcommittee for Radiopharmaceuticals, Drug Standards Division Executive Commmittee
  66. 1992 - present
    MemberRadiation Safety Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  67. 1992 - present
    MemberMinnesota Society of Nuclear Medicine Technology, Ltd.
  68. 1992 - present
    MemberSociety of Nuclear Medicine, Taiwan
  69. 1991
    Invited Document ReviewerMonitoring and Quality Assurance Components for Radiolabeled Antibodies, Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Division of Regulatory Affairs
  70. 1991 - present
    MemberMortar and Pestle Society, College of Pharmacy, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
  71. 1990 - 1999
    MemberQuality Assurance Program, Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Radiology
  72. 1990 - 1993
    MemberProfessional Affairs Committee, Section on Specialized Pharmaceutical Services, Nuclear Pharmacy Group
  73. 1990 - 1993
    MemberRegulatory Affairs Committee, Section on Specialized Pharmaceutical Services, Nuclear Pharmacy Group
  74. 1990 - 1992
    MemberCommunications Committee, Section on Specialized Pharmacy, Nuclear Pharmacy Group
  75. 1990 - 1991
    MemberRadiology Task Force on Positron Emission Tomography, Diagnostic Radiology, Department of Radiology
  76. 1990 - 1991
    MemberEducation Committee, Section on Specialized Pharmaceutical Services, Nuclear Pharmacy Group
  77. 1990
    Invited Research Grant ReviewerComputer-Aided Radiopharmaceutical Design, Human Health and Assessments Division, Office of Health and Environmental Research
  78. 1990
    Invited Scientific Meeting ModeratorGastric Scintigraphy: Colonic Transit and More, 137th Annual Meeting, American Pharmaceutical Association
  79. 1990
    MemberAbstract Review Committee, Section on Specialized Pharmaceutical Services, Nuclear Pharmacy Group
  80. 1990 - present
    MemberInternational Society of Radiolabeled Blood Elements
  81. 1989 - 1990
    MemberRadiology Task Force on Low Osmolality Contrast Media, Diagnostic Radiology, Department of Radiology
  82. 1989 - 1990
    Invited Abstract ReviewerAbstract Review Committee, 137th Annual Meeting, American Pharmaceutical Association
  83. 1989 - 1990
    MemberAmerican Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
  84. 1988 - 1991
    MemberRadiation Control Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  85. 1988 - 1991
    MemberClinical Support Committee, Diagnostic Radiology, Department of Radiology
  86. 1988
    Examination WriterNuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
  87. 1988 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  88. 1988 - present
    MemberRadioactive Drug Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  89. 1988 - present
    MemberMayo Laboratory Society, Mayo Clinic Rochester Societies
  90. 1988 - present
    MemberCentral Chapter, Society of Nuclear Medicine
  91. 1988 - present
    MemberMayo Foundation Chapter, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  92. 1988 - present
    MemberAmerican Pharmaceutical Association
  93. 1987 - 1988
    MemberUniversity of Missouri-Columbia Chapter, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  94. 1987 - present
    MemberTechnologist Section, Society of Nuclear Medicine
  95. 1986 - 1988
    Student MemberRadiation Research Society
  96. 1986 - 1988
    MemberMissouri Valley Chapter, Society of Nuclear Medicine
  97. 1986 - present
    MemberChinese American Society of Nuclear Medicine
  98. 1984 - 1986
    MemberSouthwestern Chapter, Society of Nuclear Medicine
  99. 1984 - 1985
    MemberCouncil on Basic Science, American Heart Association
  100. 1984 - present
    MemberFull Member Section, Society of Nuclear Medicine
  101.  
    MemberDepartment of Oncology
  102.  
    MemberState Boards of Pharmacy Subcommittee, Regulatory Affairs Committee, Section on Nuclear Pharmacy Practice
  103.  
    MemberTechnicians Subcommittee, Regulatory Affairs Committee, Section on Nuclear Pharmacy Practice
  104.  
    MemberRelief Pharmicist Subcommittee, Regulatory Affairs Committee, Section on Nuclear Pharmacy Practice
  105.  
    MemberFDA PET Regulation Subcommittee, Policy/Regulatory Committee, Section on Nuclear Pharmacy Practice

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