Dr. Sidi Chen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sidi Chen joined the faculty at Yale University in 2015, where he is an Associate Professor in the Department of Genetics, affiliated with the Systems Biology Institute and the Yale Cancer Center. His research focuses on understanding biological systems and developing novel therapeutics. Dr. Chen has pioneered the development of genome editing and high-throughput screening technologies, particularly precision CRISPR-based models that aim to shed light on the functional drivers of cancer. His group is dedicated to revealing the molecular and cellular factors that control disease progression and immunity, continuously inventing versatile systems that allow for the rapid identification of new therapeutic targets in cancer immunotherapy, cell therapy, and gene therapy. Dr. Chen has received several prestigious awards including the Pershing Square Sohn Prize and the NIH Director’s New Innovator Award, highlighting his contributions to cancer research. He is deeply interested in expanding the horizons of immunotherapy and genetic engineering to develop effective treatments for cancer.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Yale University • West Haven, CT

Focuses on cancer immunology and gene editing technologies.

Awards

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Pershing Square Sohn Prize

2021-05-18
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DoD Era Hope Scholar Award

2020-02-15
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Yale Cancer Center Basic Science Research Prize

2020-01-13
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Blavatnik Innovator Award

2019-05-08

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.