Dr. Li-Ren Liao is an otolaryngologist specializing in head and neck oncology. His research interests include head and neck soft tissue ultrasound, head and neck cancer database studies, and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of head and neck malignancies. He currently serves as Director of the Department of Otolaryngology at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, Taiwan.

Summary of professional achievements:

Advanced Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer

Since 2007, Dr. Liao has dedicated his clinical and research efforts to head and neck cancer and nasopharyngeal carcinoma at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital. He has participated in international collaborative research and published in leading peer-reviewed journals. He currently serves as Secretary General of the Taiwan Head and Neck Cancer Society. His work in immunotherapy was recognized with the National Innovation Award in 2022.

Comprehensive Head and Neck Cancer Care

The Head and Neck Cancer Team at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital adopts a patient-centered, multidisciplinary care model, integrating specialists from multiple fields. In 2022, the team received official certification for head and neck cancer care quality, becoming one of the leading treatment centers in northern Taiwan.

Development of Head and Neck Ultrasound

Dr. Liao has focused extensively on cervical ultrasound research and clinical applications. In 2022, he was promoted to full Professor at Yuan Ze University, becoming the first otolaryngologist in Taiwan to achieve professorship based on ultrasound development. His team has advanced ultrasound-guided diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, including ethanol injection and radiofrequency ablation for benign neck cysts. He actively promotes education, training programs, and international collaboration.

Establishment of the Medical Equipment Management Office

In 2018, Dr. Liao was appointed as the founding Director of the Medical Equipment Management Office at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital. He led the digital transformation of equipment management systems and developed a cloud-based platform, which received the National Healthcare Quality Award in 2019. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he directed research on ozone disinfection of ventilators and established standardized clinical protocols published in academic journals.

Director of the Department of Otolaryngology

The Department of Otolaryngology at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital was reorganized in 2023. Dr. Liao was appointed as its first Director, establishing five subspecialty divisions and promoting comprehensive development across all clinical domains.