Dr. Eugene Chang

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Biography

Dr. Eugene B. Chang is the Martin Boyer Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago. His research focuses on the human microbiome, particularly its role in inflammation and autoimmune diseases. Dr. Chang's work explores how environmental and lifestyle changes have altered the human microbiome over the past century, leading to increases in modern disorders such as diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and cancer. He leads the Chang Lab, which employs innovative methodologies including cultivation-dependent and independent microbial analysis, genetically modified gnotobiotic mouse models, and advanced bioinformatics. His team aims to understand factors that influence the assembly and selection of intestinal microbial communities, with a goal of reshaping the enteric microbiome for disease prevention and treatment. He has published extensively in prominent journals, contributing to the understanding of gut health and its connections to broader health issues.

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Experience

Martin Boyer Professor

— Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Leading research on the human microbiome and its implications for health.

Awards

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Takeda Distinguished Scientist Award

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National Diabetes Digestive Kidney Disease Advisory Council

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AGA Outstanding Mentorship award

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AGA Academy Educators NIH Merit Award

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Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
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IELTS
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Overall
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Department of Philosophy