Dr. Christopher Chen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Christopher T. Chen is a board-certified, fellowship-trained physician specializing in oncology and hematology. He is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Oncology in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Chen graduated summa cum laude from Harvard College with a degree in molecular biology and went on to earn his medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis, where he was awarded a full-tuition merit scholarship and graduated with honors. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and a fellowship in hematology/oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Massachusetts General Hospital program. Dr. Chen is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the European Society for Medical Oncology, and the American Association for Cancer Research. His clinical focus includes developmental therapeutics and gastrointestinal oncology. He holds various administrative roles at Stanford Cancer Institute, including Director of Early Drug Development and Clinical Director of Early Drug Development.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Teaching and conducting research in oncology.

Director, Early Drug Development

2023-01-01 — 2026-12-31

Stanford Cancer Institute • Stanford, CA

Overseeing early drug development projects and clinical trials.

Clinical Director, Early Drug Development

2021-01-01 — 2023-12-31

Stanford Cancer Institute • Stanford, CA

Managing operations and clinical trials in early drug development.

Awards

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ISP Star Award

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Shmunis Family Innovation Award in Cancer Therapeutics

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Andrea Lynn Scott Memorial Research Fellowship

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FDA-AACR Oncology Education Fellow

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T32 Ruth L. Kirschstein-National Service Research Award in Cancer Biology

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.