Physical Appearance:
Dr. Liang Chen stands at 165 cm tall, maintaining an eye-catching yet deliberately subdued modest appearance. With dark auburn hair usually pulled back in a practical bun and nearly black eyes that gleam with intelligence but also make her look perpetually interested. She carries herself with an aura of serene determination that complements her academic achievements. Despite the stunning physical features that often draw attention, Dr. Chen always appears detached from such superficial aspects, with her focus firmly set on her work and research.
Personal Life:
Chen identifies as asexual, and during her time studying in Hong Kong, she encountered episodes of intense peer pressure related to her orientation and physical appearance. These experiences became a private ordeal she preferred not to discuss, creating personal anguish which she channeled into her work and forming part of her complex identity. After undergoing Immortalization and living in a 23-year-old body, she experiences mixed feelings due to her past struggles; although it is a scientific marvel that has given her second youth, it’s also a reminder of a period of life that involved difficult personal challenges.
Born in Beijing, China, in 1969, Liang showed a deep interest in science and biology from a young age, and pursued her passion to the fullest.
Dr. Liang Chen is a celebrated geneticist and molecular biologist, specializing in deep sea vent genomes.
After completing primary school, Liang moved to Hong Kong to attend university, where she earned degrees in genetics and molecular biology. In 1999, Liang moved to Canada, where she continued her studies and research at the University of British Columbia, earning her PhD in molecular biology.
After several years of working in Canada, Dr. Chen was offered a position in China, where she returned to work on deep sea vent genomes and make groundbreaking discoveries in biotechnology research. In China, Dr. Chen continued to push the boundaries of scientific research and contribute to the field of biotechnology.
Dr. Chen spent her final two decades in a nursing home in China, suffering from Alzheimer's. It was there that she was discovered by a caregiver who recognized her as an important asset to the future of humanity and brought her to the attention of the Chinese Intelligence Preservation Committee for Immortalization. She was finally approved for BioNano when she was 112 and in declining health, barely surviving the procedure due to her advanced age.
Landsbury's upending the laws of physics during the year and a half it took her nanobots to return her body to an optimal state was changing the face of the world, including China. Dr. Chen continued to contribute to the scientific community. Against the edicts of the Chinese government, she sent frequent submissions to the IPF, utilizing her vast knowledge and expertise to further advancements in biotechnology.
As Project Nest Egg began to take shape, Magnus St. Sere himself coordinated a daring extraction to get Dr. Chen aboard the pyramid ship Ceres. There, she continued her groundbreaking work in biotechnology research, providing invaluable insights that have contributed significantly to the advancement of scientific understanding and to the future of humanity.