Dr. Ming Chen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ming Chen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology at Duke University and an Associate Research Professor in the Department of Cell Biology. He is a member of the Duke Cancer Institute. His research focuses on understanding the molecular genetic events underlying cancer progression and metastasis, particularly through a series of genetically engineered mouse models that faithfully recapitulate human disease. Utilizing a combination of mouse genetics, omics technologies, and cross-species analyses, his work aims to identify the intrinsic and extrinsic mechanisms that drive metastatic cancer progression. A long-term goal of Dr. Chen's research is the development of new therapeutic strategies to prevent and treat metastatic disease. He has been awarded numerous grants including those from the National Cancer Institute for innovative research on prostate cancer, targeting critical aspects such as ferroptosis and chromosomal deletions to advance precision oncology.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology.

Associate Research Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Associate Research Professor in the Department of Cell Biology.

Courses

PATHOL 793: Research Independent Study PATHOL 785: Molecular Aspects of Disease PATHOL 293: Research Independent Study

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)