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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.
Yale University • West Haven, CT
Focuses on cancer immunology and gene editing technologies.
Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.