Dr. Christopher Chen

Professor

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Biography

Christopher Chen is the William F. Warren Distinguished Professor at Boston University, where he also serves as the director of the Tissue Microfabrication Laboratory and founding director of the Biological Design Center. His research focuses on the development of engineered cellular microenvironments to understand and control cell behavior in order to build tissues. His work aims to identify the underlying mechanisms governing cellular interactions with biomaterials to promote tissue development, applying his expertise in bioengineering to areas such as stem cells, tissue vascularization, connective tissues, and cancer. Dr. Chen has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers and the Robert Pritzker Award. He is a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering and a member of the Faculty of 1000 Biology. Before joining Boston University, he held positions at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Pennsylvania, contributing significantly to the fields of biomedical engineering and tissue engineering. Dr. Chen is also involved in numerous funded research projects that leverage his expertise to advance understanding in the field of mechanobiology and regenerative medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

William F. Warren Distinguished Professor; Director of Tissue Microfabrication Laboratory.

Assistant Professor

2010-01-01 — 2016-12-31

Johns Hopkins University • Baltimore, MD

Held the role of Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering and Oncology.

Skirkanich Professor of Innovation

2016-01-01 — 2016-12-31

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Founding Director of the Center for Engineering Cells and Regeneration.

Awards

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Presidential Early Career Award

2000-01-01
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Robert Pritzker Award

2010-01-01
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Herbert W. Dickerman Award

2004-01-01

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
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