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Sharon F. Chen is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University School of Medicine, specializing in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, particularly in immunocompromised hosts. She earned her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in 1996 and completed her residency at the University of Rochester in 1999, followed by a fellowship at Stanford University Medical Center in 2003. Dr. Chen leads the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Program for Immunocompromised Hosts at Stanford, focusing on improving clinical practices for viral infections affecting this vulnerable population. Her research interests center on the host immune response to persistent viruses such as cytomegalovirus and adenovirus, and she collaborates with various core viral and immunology laboratories to enhance the understanding of T-cell responses in immunocompromised patients. In addition to her research, Dr. Chen is actively involved in education, designing teaching and assessment tools that promote a thinking mindset among medical students. She collaborates with education experts to improve the teaching of vital decision-making skills in medical contexts.
Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, California
Specializes in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, particularly focusing on the care of immunocompromised hosts.
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