As an internationally recognized expert in dyadic research, Dr. Chung’s work focuses on the dynamic, interdependent relationship between patients and their family caregivers in cardiovascular disease, heart failure, stroke, or dementia. Her research program addresses a broad range of factors influencing outcomes, including poor adherence to self-care behaviors (i.e., a low-sodium diet, medication, exercise, and stress management), psychological distress (i.e., depressive symptoms and anxiety), and low social support in patients in patients and/or caregivers.

Dr. Chung is also committed to developing individualized and dyadic interventions that promote behavioral, physiological, and psychological health outcomes ultimately contributing to improved clinical outcomes for both members of the dyad. Additionally, she extends her research to cardiovascular risk reduction of adults living in rural community with a particular focus on rural caregivers of patients with chronic diseases.

She has served as principal investigator or co-Investigator on more than $16 million in extramurally sponsored research. She has published over 130 manuscripts, 160 abstracts, and 200 presentations at international and national conferences.