He earned is PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and received postdoctoral and professional training at the University of Minnesota and Harvard University. Dr. Leung’s research includes health information technology, social media, technological innovations, and global health. He has published articles in high impact journals such as Lancet, Health Care Management Review and Research Policy. Currently, Dr. Leung collaborates with researchers from the New York State Department of Health in a project on climate change knowledge dissemination. The Project utilizes social media applications and other innovative strategies to inform vulnerable groups in New York about extreme weather events and emergency preparation.