Global Collboration with Young PIs
Global Collaborationwith Young PIs My general statement: Do something, not be someone. Wenqiang Chen, Ph.D. As a young investigator in the field of neuroscience, I have had the privilege of attending various prestigious neuroscience schools and advanced training programs. (1) My thoughts on Global Collaboration As a young investigator in the field of neuroscience, I […]
Leadership
Leadership My general statement: Do something, not be someone. Wenqiang Chen, Ph.D. To me, leadership is one of the most essential qualities in any profession. Leadership is a service, the primary responsibility is to support and empower the team. Someone once tole me this, quoting her mentor, Dr. George Church, saying, ‘At Harvard, anyone can […]
Mentorship – my Mentees
wenqiang.chen@joslin.harvard.edu wenqiang.chen.01@regionh.dk Teaching & my mentees My general statements: “Having been shaped by incredible mentors, I am committed to paying it forward. My goal is to help each of you achieve success on your own terms, just as my mentors did for me.” Wenqiang Chen, Ph.D. Mentorship history I do not have a lab yet. […]
Mentorship – my Mentors
wenqiang.chen@joslin.harvard.edu wenqiang.chen.01@regionh.dk Mentorship My general statements: – Research lets me explore science and teach it. – Great scientists should also be great mentors. – Great mentors empathize with their trainees. – Empathy is key to effective mentorship. Wenqiang Chen, Ph.D. A few brief words tomy future trainees I hope my website can bring you a […]
Talks
wenqiang.chen@joslin.harvard.edu wenqiang.chen.01@regionh.dk Talks My general statements: – Communication is the essential part of science, especially for non-English native speakers.– Many do not realize that, this is a survival skill in research. I was told this in the very beginning of my career.– I push myself to step up and speak up as much as possible, […]
Awards & Prize
wenqiang.chen@joslin.harvard.edu wenqiang.chen.01@regionh.dk Awards and Prizes Some Statements:I study Reward in mice. I know how important it is for motivated behaviors — in a preview I recently published, I wrote: ”motivated behaviors, occurring in pursuit of goals, are essential for the survival of species including humans”. However, I always remind myself, rewards (or awards) are not […]
News
wenqiang.chen@joslin.harvard.edu wenqiang.chen.01@regionh.dk News Here I am updating some of my recent news in a chronological way. Although it is hard, I hope I can make progresses all the time. But 2024 is a great year so far! 09/2024 – 10/2024 10/2024, TEM mini review on Insulin 10/2024, R21 submitted 10/2024, TIBS Spotlight online 10/2024, submitted […]
Early-career Investigators
wenqiang.chen@joslin.harvard.edu wenqiang.chen.01@regionh.dk Early-career Investigators one of the best things of doing science is, I can also work with the youngest mind all over the world. Meeting young investigators, training future young scientists, and grow with them and help them to grow. Always exciting thoughts that push research move further. World Travel_Flight pass_dark_2 World travel_4 It […]
Unpublished (Sneak Peek)
wenqiang.chen@joslin.harvard.edu wenqiang.chen.01@regionh.dk Unpublished works(Sneek Peak) Here I am presenting a sneek peak of some of my unpublished works “Sharing data early accelerates progress and innovation. The sooner data is shared, the sooner others can build on it” Philip E. Bourne (Founding Editor-in-Chief of PLOS Computational Biology) Also driven by the concept of open science, I am committed […]
Mahler Project
wenqiang.chen@joslin.harvard.edu wenqiang.chen.01@regionh.dk Mahler Project My childhood dream was to become a violinist and a scientist. As of now, I love both of them. Wenqiang Chen, Ph.D. About me – my passion as a die-hard classical music lover I keep remembering when, where, and with whom I have attended which Mahler symphonies: 2017 April 14, Mahler […]