Dr. Eleanor Chen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Eleanor Chen's main research interest is understanding the pathogenesis of cancer using zebrafish and mammalian experimental systems. Her current research focuses on dissecting the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma, particularly key events driving tumor progression, relapse, and metastasis. The laboratory utilizes chemical genetics, gene editing technology, functional genomics, and human cell-based assays, along with zebrafish xenograft and mouse models, to identify and characterize key driver events in rhabdomyosarcoma. In addition to her research, Dr. Chen has clinical research interests in bone and soft tissue pathology. She has been recognized for her contributions to the field and is board certified in Anatomic Pathology. Dr. Chen holds an academic appointment as an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of Washington in Seattle, where she has been active in both research and clinical practice.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Department of Pathology, University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Teaching and conducting research in pathology.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Department of Pathology, University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Engaged in academic and clinical research.

Instructor

— Present

Department of Pathology, Brigham Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School • Boston, MA

Supported educational and clinical functions.

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.