Dr. Chen is Director of Neuropathology & IHC Laboratory, University of Minnesota Medical School. He received an MD from Shandon University, China, and a PhD from the University of Alberta, Canada.  He completed residency and fellowship training at Harvard Medical School.  Dr. Chen is board certified in Anatomic Pathology, Neuropathology and Molecular Genetic Pathology.  

Dr. Chen's research is focused on cellular and molecular mechanisms, diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, nervous system neoplasms and traumatic brain injury.  He is interested in understanding the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative disorders, developing diagnostic markers and validating therapeutic targets. The laboratory uses an interdisciplinary approach involving Drosophila model, rodent model, iPS cells and postmortem human brain tissue to study the mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration in the central nervous system.   

Click here for publications: https://experts.umn.edu/en/persons/liam-chen/publications/

Neuropathology resident PGY-1 with expertise in forensic neuropathology and neurodegenerative pathology. 

Chen Lab Manager

About Na Yin, Chen Lab's Manager

Na is an accomplished research scientist with 15 years of extensive experience in translational research focused on neuroscience and oncology. She has expertise in independently leading and executing high-impact research projects within bioscience laboratory environments. She is proficient in a range of advanced techniques including proteomics, genomics, and various biochemical and molecular biological assays. Excellent team player with strong interpersonal communication abilities. Proficient in academic writing and delivering presentations.

Click here for her publications: https://experts.umn.edu/en/persons/na-yin/publications/