Associate Professor Angela Yang
Details
College: School of Health and Biomedical Sciences
Department: Health and Biomedical Sciences
Campus: Bundoora West Australia
angela.yang@rmit.edu.au
ORCID: 0000-0001-9345-4607
Open to
- Masters Research or PhD student supervision
About
Dr Angela Yang is an academic leader and well recognised expert in Chinese medicine education, program accreditation, and professional standards, with more than 20 years of experience in higher education, clinical practice, and research.
An Ahpra-registered Chinese medicine practitioner in acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and Chinese herbal dispensing, Dr Yang combines extensive clinical expertise with a strong commitment to evidence-based practice. Her research focuses on acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine for chronic conditions, integrative healthcare, and translating research evidence into clinical practice. She has published more than 70 peer-reviewed journal articles.
Dr Yang is widely recognised for her expertise in the accreditation and quality assurance of Chinese medicine programs. She served on the national Chinese medicine accreditation committee for nine years and has contributed to the accreditation and continuous quality improvement of Chinese medicine programs across Australia and internationally. Her expertise includes curriculum design, capability-based education, clinical training, regulatory compliance, and governance.
Supervisor projects
- Evaluation of the Effect and Safety of Electroacupuncture with Mindfulness in Weight Management
- 11 Dec 2024
- The effects of Fucoidan and Lingzhi on Lung cancer cells
- 10 Jul 2024
- Acupuncture support for cancer treatments: Clinical trial
- 16 Feb 2024
- Development of a diagnostic instrument for assessing the constitution
- 2 Jan 2024
- Qigong for Quality of Life in Cancer Patients
- 3 Dec 2020
- Clinical applications and mechanisms of action of Gui Zhi Tang for common cold: Literature reviews and computational analyses
- 29 Jul 2020
- Chinese Herbal Medicines for the Management of Obesity: Systematic Reviews and In Silico Identification of Potential Anti-Obesity Phytochemical Compounds
- 1 Jul 2020
- Clinical Evaluation of Electroacupuncture Combined with Mindfulness Meditation for Weight Management
- 1 Mar 2017
- Clinical applications and mechanisms of action of Danggui Beimu Kushen Wan on the targets and pathways implicated in prostate cancer:Literature reviews and computational analyses
- 1 Mar 2017
- Data mining of classical formulas in Shang Han Za Bing Lun and mechanisms of actions of Coptis Chinensis and its combinations for the management of Atopic Dermatitis
- 27 Feb 2017
- Clinical applications and mechanisms of action of Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan for the management of menopausal hot flushes:Literature reviews and computational analyses
- 27 Feb 2017
- Clinical Applications and Mechanisms of Action of Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Tang for Stroke–Related Muscular Numbness and Weakness: Literature Reviews and Computational Analyses
- 15 Aug 2016
- Self-Administered Acupressure for the Management of Allergic Rhinitis
- 3 Mar 2016
- Establishing an objective tool for evaluating frailty in older adults
- 22 Feb 2016
- Clinical Effects and Mechanisms of Actions of the Chinese Herbal Formula (RCM-104) for Weight Management: Literature Reviews and Computational Analysis
- 20 Jul 2015
- Chinese Herbal Medicine for Asthma: An Evaluation of Traditional and Scientific Evidence
- 12 Aug 2011
Teaching interests
Dr Yang has over 20 years of experience in higher education. She has coordinated and delivered teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate Chinese medicine programs, with expertise spanning Chinese medicine theory, classical literature, acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and formulae, clinical reasoning, and professional practice.
As the Clinical Coordinator for Chinese medicine programs for many years, Dr Yang provides leadership in clinical training, work-integrated learning, and the development of practice-ready graduates. She has extensive experience in designing and implementing authentic clinical learning experiences that integrate traditional Chinese medicine knowledge with contemporary healthcare standards.
Dr Yang is also an experienced higher degree by research (HDR) supervisor, having supervised the completion of nearly 20 research degrees. She is committed to nurturing the next generation of researchers and clinicians through evidence-informed teaching, research training, and academic mentorship.
Research interests
- Systematic reviews and meta-analysis on effects and safety of Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, and/or exercise (Qigong/Tai Chi) for chronic conditions
- Randomised controlled clinical trials of Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, and/or exercise (Qigong/Tai Chi) for chronic conditions
- Use of the technology in Chinese medicine (eg. healthcare information systems, network pharmacology for drug discovery)
- Patient-reported outcome measure development and validation
- Educational research in Chinese medicine
