Dr. Grace Chen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Grace Chen received her undergraduate training at the College of Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley. She attended Harvard University for her PhD, working in David Liu's laboratory where she discovered and characterized novel RNA modifications. Following her doctorate, she conducted postdoctoral research at Stanford University in Howard Chang's group, focusing on investigating circular RNA immunity. Grace joined the faculty of Yale University’s Department of Immunobiology in 2019. Her research primarily centers on the functions and regulations of circular RNAs and RNA modifications in health and disease, particularly concerning autoimmune diseases and immunotherapy.

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Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Joined the faculty at the Department of Immunobiology, focusing on circular RNAs and their health implications.

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.