Biology and Health Sciences

Faculty & Staff

Dr. Chang Sung


Interim Department Chair and Professor

Office Location:
BESB 101B
BESB 214A

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About

Dr. Chang Sung’s teaching and research are rooted in genetics and cancer biology. His work investigates protein-destruction pathways regulating tumor suppressors, aiming to inform novel therapeutic approaches in ovarian carcinoma and related cancers. He also explores microRNA (miRNA) biomarkers for early cancer detection and progression monitoring, and examines promoter methylation mechanisms that shape oncogenic signaling and therapeutic response.

Research

  • Tumor suppressor regulation: E3 ligase pathways and proteasomal control of tumor suppressors.
  • miRNA biomarkers: Identification and validation of circulating/tissue miRNAs for early detection and risk stratification.
  • Promoter methylation: Epigenetic silencing and reactivation strategies relevant to ovarian and other carcinomas.

Teaching

Teaching specialties: Genetics; Molecular Biology.

  • BIOL 3402 - Genetics
  • BIOL 4401 – Molecular Biology
  • BIOL 5302 - Cancer Biology
  • BIOL 5315 – Cell Biology (Graduate)

Contact

Department of Biology and Health Sciences
MSC 158 Texas A&M University–Kingsville
Kingsville, Texas 78363-8202
voice: 361.593.2061
email: chang.sung@tamuk.edu

Dr. Chang Sung