Dr. Jing Chen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Chen’s research focuses on elucidating the interplay between metabolic pathways and cell-signaling networks to advance understanding of cancer metabolism and improve clinical outcomes. The laboratory investigates the metabolic signaling functions of intracellular metabolites and circulating 'blood chemicals'—including those derived from diet, produced by gut microbiota, and released from the central nervous system—that influence tumor initiation, progression, and responses to chemotherapy and immunotherapy.

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Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
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Required:26
Reading
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Writing
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IELTS
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Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
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Department of Philosophy