- wenqiang.chen@joslin.harvard.edu
- wenqiang.chen.01@regionh.dk
About Me
Here is a short introduction on who I am, what are my dreams and passions.
Connect with Dr. Chen to learn more about his innovative research and potential collaborations.
About Dr. Wenqiang Chen
Dr. Wenqiang Chen, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist specializing in the intersection of neurobiology, pharmacology, and translational medicine.
Currently, Dr. Chen is a Junior Faculty (Instructor of Medicine) at Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School, and a Visiting Scholar at Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen.
His research focuses on astrocytic and microglial insulin signaling and the implications for diabetes and AD comorbidity.
Dr. Chen’s innovative work aims to uncover new therapeutic strategies to combat these complex diseases.
Education:
- Ph.D. Neurobiology, The University of Hong Kong
- M.Sc. Neuropharmacology, Institute of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Beijing, China
- B.S. Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science & Technology
- B.A. English, Huazhong University of Science & Technology
Current Positions:
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School
- Visiting Scholar, Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen
A Passion for Solving Brain Diseases
Highlights and Aspirations
- Advancing Alzheimer’s Research: Uncover new pathways in Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis through glial insulin signaling.
- Transatlantic Collaboration: Funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation to identify biomarkers predicting comorbidity of AD and diabetes.
- Continuous Recognition with Awards: Recognized with prestigious awards (NIDDK T32 and Steno North American Fellowship) for supporting my groundbreaking research.
- High-Impact Publications: Continuous research papers on diverse topics in neuroscience, emphasizing collaborative efforts and innovative findings.
- Advanced Research Techniques: Utilized cutting-edge methods like whole-brain CLARITY, RiboTag and scRNA-seq profiling to study brain at precise cellular level.
- Leadership: Invited speaker at international conferences, sharing new results and mentoring future researchers together fighting against brain diseases.
A Classical Music Enthusiast
A Violin Player
A World Traveler
Life beyond Scientific Research
- Life is not only about life sciences! I have a heart for the beauty that it has to offer.
- Exploring the world and life through the gramophone, cinema, and travel, embracing the rick diversity of human cultures around the world, enriching both personal and professional life.
Classical Music Enthusiast
- Performed as a violinist since childhood, and in orchestra during Ph.D.
- Attended concerts all over the world.
- Experiencing Gustav Mahler in a life-long experience.
- A lover for classical composers (Brahms, Mozart)
Artistic Filmer Lover, World Traveler Enthusiast
- Following every Oscar Award season since 2012.
- Watched almost every Oscar-nominated films.
- Visited 27 countries/territories, most of which through scientific meetings and professional trainings.
- Experiencing diverse cultures and histories, which provides a broader perspective and deeper understanding of global collaborations
- Below are my most favirate movies, in their ranks —- with Everything Everyone All At Once ranks the first, for sure!
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