Tien Tang, Ph.D.
Department of Imaging Physics, Division of Diagnostic Imaging
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of Imaging Physics - Research, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2018 | Rice University- George R. Brown School of Engineering, Houston, TX, USA, PHD, Bioengineering |
| 2013 | Rice University-George R. Brown School of Engineering, Houston, TX, USA, MA, Bioengineering |
| 2012 | University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA, BA, Biomedical Engineering |
Postgraduate Training
| 2019-2023 | Postdoctoral Associate, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX |
| 2013-2018 | Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, TX |
| 2013-2018 | Graduate Research Assistant, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX |
| 2013-2018 | Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Pediatrics-Oncology, Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, TX |
| 2012-2013 | Research Assistant, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rice University, Houston, TX |
Honors & Awards
| 2019 | TXCH Small Animal Imaging Symposium Trainee Oral Presentation Award |
| 2019 | Radiation Research Society Scholar in Training Travel Award |
| 2018 | Institute of Bioscience and Bioengineering Travel Award |
| 2016 | Department of Bioengineering Photo of the Month |
| 2016 | Award registration to Radiation Research Annual Meeting |
| 2016 | Smalley-Curl Institute Annual Transdisciplinary Symposium - Best presentation |
| 2015 | Rice University Graduate Student Travel Grant |
| 2014 | Radiation Research Society Scholar in Training Travel Award |
| 2014 | Howard Hughes Medical Institute Med Into Grad Fellow |
| 2010 | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Fellow |
| 2008 | Wallin Scholar |
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Wilson LJ, Tang TT, Moore J, Langen B, Constanzo J. Acknowledging and overcoming barriers to entry into radiation science for women. Int J Radiat Biol 98(3):517-521, 2022. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34279171.
- Kesler SR, Tang T, Henneghan AM, Wright M, Gaber MW, Palesh O. Cross-Sectional Characterization of Local Brain Network Connectivity Pre and Post Breast Cancer Treatment and Distinct Association With Subjective Cognitive and Psychological Function. Front Neurol 12:746493, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34777216.
- Gaber MW, Rodgers SP, Tang TT, Sabek OM, Zawaski JA. Differentiation of Heterogeneous Radiation Exposure Using Hematology and Blood Chemistry. Radiat Res 193(1):24-33, 2020. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31671011.
- Shapiro MC, Tang T, Dasgupta A, Kurenbekova L, Shuck R, Gaber MW, Yustein JT. In Vitro and In Vivo Characterization of a Preclinical Irradiation-Adapted Model for Ewing Sarcoma. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 101(1):118-127, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29534895.
- Long BL, Li H, Mahadevan A, Tang T, Balotin K, Grandel N, Soto J, Wong SY, Abrego A, Li S, Qutub AA. GAIN: A graphical method to automatically analyze individual neurite outgrowth. J Neurosci Methods 283:62-71, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28336360.
- Tang TT, Rendon DA, Zawaski JA, Afshar SF, Kaffes CK, Sabek OM, Gaber MW. Imaging Radiation-Induced Gastrointestinal, Bone Marrow Injury and Recovery Kinetics Using 18F-FDG PET. PLoS One 12(1):e0169082, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28052129.
Invited Articles
- Tang TT, Zawaski JA, Kesler S, Beamish CA, Inoue T, Perez EC, Bronk L, Poenisch F, Briere TM, Sabek OM, Grosshans DR, Waleed Gaber M. Cognitive and Imaging Differences After Proton and Photon Whole Brain Irradiation in a Preclinical Model. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 112(2):554-564, 2022. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34509550.
- Tang TT, Zawaski JA, Francis KN, Qutub AA, Gaber MW. Image-based Classification of Tumor Type and Growth Rate using Machine Learning: a preclinical study. Sci Rep 9(1):12529, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31467303.
- Tang TT, Zawaski JA, Kesler SR, Beamish CA, Reddick WE, Glass JO, Carney DH, Sabek OM, Grosshans DR, Gaber MW. A comprehensive preclinical assessment of late-term imaging markers of radiation-induced brain injury. Neurooncol Adv 1(1):vdz012, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31608330.
- TT Tang, JA Zawaski, KN Francis, AA Qutub, MW Gaber. Classification of brain tumors using texture based analysis of T1-post contrast MR scans in a preclinical. Medical Imaging 2018: Computer-Aided Diagnosis 10575, 2018.
- B Long, HQ Li, TT Tang, NE Grandel, A Mahadevan, A Abrego, K Balotin, SY Wong, J Soto, S Li, AA Qutub. GAIN: A Graphical Method to Automatically Analyze Individual Neurite Outgrowths. Journal of Neuroscience Methods(283):62-71, 2017.
Grant & Contract Support
| Title: | Integrating patient-specific clinical and biological factors towards individualizing utilization of proton and photon radiation therapy: Project 1: Understanding normal tissue toxicity to identify patients most likely to benefit from proton therapy |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NCI |
| Role: | Project Co- Lead |
| Title: | Tumor Measurement Initiative |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC |
| Role: | Project Leader |
| Title: | Enhanced Biomechanical Modeling of the Breast for Womens Health |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NIBIB |
| Role: | Collaborator |
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified May 02, 2024