Dr. Jie Chen

Professor

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Biography

Jie Chen is a professor in the Department of Cell Developmental Biology at the University of Illinois. His research focuses on understanding signal transduction mechanisms that underlie fundamental cellular developmental processes in mammals. Utilizing a combination of experimental approaches from molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, biophysics, and bioinformatics, as well as mouse models, his lab has unraveled novel signaling mechanisms, particularly concerning the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) network and its regulation of cell growth, autophagy, metabolism, and skeletal muscle differentiation/regeneration. Currently, his research efforts are concentrated on lipid signaling, autophagy, and cell-cell communication in the context of cytokines related to skeletal muscle regeneration and muscular dystrophy.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Illinois • Urbana, IL

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Cell Developmental Biology.

Awards

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Faculty Research Excellence Award

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University Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Mentoring

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Faculty Excellence Award

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University Scholar

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American Cancer Society Research Scholar

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NIH Shannon Award for New Investigators

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Irvington Institute of Immunology Fellow

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
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Specialization Notes

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