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Yi-Chun Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anatomy, Physiology & Pharmacology at the University of Saskatchewan. His research primarily focuses on endocrinology, specifically in the areas of obesity metabolism and pancreatic islet cell biology. He investigates the biosynthesis, processing, and secretion of peptide hormones, with particular emphasis on insulin and its role in diabetes. Dr. Chen's lab seeks to understand the mechanisms underlying insulin biosynthesis and post-translational processing under various physiological conditions, especially in acute and chronic nutrient excess. Additionally, he studies the effects of defective peptide hormone processing on autoimmune diabetes and the role of islet amyloid polypeptide in type 2 diabetes, exploring the pathways of its clearance and the implications of amyloid deposition in beta cell health.
University of Saskatchewan • Saskatoon, Canada
Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Anatomy, Physiology & Pharmacology.
Helmholtz Institute of Diabetes Research • Munich, Germany
Conducted research in diabetes-related studies.
Department of Surgery, University of British Columbia • Vancouver, Canada
Worked on various research projects related to diabetes.
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