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Chun Chen

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Summary

Accomplished scholar with expertise in research, academic writing, and teaching. Demonstrated ability in critical thinking and problem-solving, supported by a strong record of scholarly publications and presentations. Committed to fostering engaging discussions and promoting intellectual growth through qualitative research and data analysis. Recognized for high productivity and efficient task execution in academic settings.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Visiting Scholar / Postdoc Fellow

Emory University
Atlanta
08.2016 - 07.2021
  • Mentor: Dr. Keqiang Ye
  • Research focus: Gut-brain axis in Alzheimer’s disease, Early diagnosis biomarker development, drug development for treating Alzheimer’s disease
  • Conducted research on various academic topics and presented findings to faculty.
  • Collaborated with peers to develop interdisciplinary projects and initiatives.
  • Assisted in the preparation of grant proposals and funding applications.
  • Analyzed data from surveys and studies to inform research strategies.
  • Coordinated events and guest lectures to enhance academic community involvement.
  • Mentored undergraduate students in research methodologies and academic writing skills.
  • Reviewed literature to support ongoing research projects and contribute insights.
  • Facilitated communication between faculty members, students, staff members, and administrators regarding matters pertaining to scholarship.
  • Contributed ideas for potential new areas of investigation or inquiry within the discipline.
  • Compiled statistical information from multiple sources into easy-to-understand tables and charts.
  • Analyzed primary sources such as archives, texts, photographs, audio recordings. for important information related to the project.
  • Prepared manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Assisted faculty members in their research projects by collecting data, analyzing results, and preparing reports.
  • Participated in discussions about scholarly works during class lectures or seminars.
  • Collaborated with colleagues across departments or universities on joint research projects.
  • Coordinated activities among different teams working on interdisciplinary projects.
  • Attended conferences and seminars related to the field of study to stay abreast of current trends and developments in scholarship.
  • Edited and proofread drafts of articles and other written documents for accuracy and clarity.
  • Conducted research using academic journals and online databases for various papers.
  • Prepared and delivered presentations on subject-specific topics.
  • Mastered various software tools and platforms for online learning and assignments.

Research Center for Natural Products and Human Health

Zhejiang University
04.2015 - 07.2016
  • Research focus: Mechanism of natural products from Tibetan turnip promoting human’s tolerance to Hypoxia
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Organized study groups to promote collaborative learning among fellow students.
  • Provided guidance and support to fellow students on academic issues.

Ph.D Student

China National Quality Supervision and Testing Center for Processed Food
09.2014 - 03.2015
  • Research focus: Analysis of heat-processed foods using HPLC, LC-MS/MS and Q-TOF
  • Conducted quality inspections on processed food samples in laboratory settings.
  • Utilized analytical equipment to evaluate food safety and compliance standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure accurate data collection and reporting.
  • Documented testing results and maintained detailed records for quality assurance.
  • Supported research initiatives focused on improving food processing techniques.
  • Gave presentations on current topics relevant to the curriculum.
  • Developed proficiency in academic writing, including essays and research papers.

Research Specialist

Fujian Agricultural and Forestry University
07.2009 - 08.2014
  • Research focus: Primary responsibility is research in food safety and engineering, mainly focus on postharvest physiology for subtropical agro-products, including biochemical analysis of their quality changes during cold storage and cold chain distribution
  • Conducted research on agricultural practices and sustainable forestry techniques.
  • Collaborated with faculty on various research projects and grant proposals.
  • Analyzed data and prepared reports for academic publications and presentations.
  • Organized workshops and seminars to share research findings with the community.
  • Provided training to students on research methodologies and data collection techniques.
  • Managed laboratory equipment and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation of research activities and results for reference.
  • Developed and maintained databases, pulling relevant data.
  • Operated and calibrated equipment in multiple and diverse laboratory environments.
  • Assisted in grant writing process by preparing budget proposals for submission to funding agencies.
  • Created detailed reports summarizing key findings from conducted research studies.
  • Managed project timelines by setting deadlines for tasks involved in the completion of research objectives.
  • Conducted literature reviews and synthesized research findings to identify best practices in the field of study.
  • Served as representative of research interests and needs on committees, panels and groups.

Deputy Secretary-General

Fujian Association of Refrigeration
01.2013 - 07.2014
  • Managed correspondence and communications for executive leadership team.
  • Scheduled meetings and maintained calendars for multiple departments.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements and itineraries for staff members.
  • Assisted in preparing reports and presentations for internal meetings.
  • Maintained filing systems to ensure easy access to documents and records.
  • Facilitated communication between departments to streamline operations effectively.
  • Answered telephone calls to give information to callers, take messages or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
  • Prepared documents such as memos, letters, reports, spreadsheets and presentations using Microsoft Office applications.
  • Updated contact lists on a regular basis; created new contacts as needed.

Intern

Fuzhou DaShiJie Olive Co. Ltd.
04.2006 - 05.2006
  • Research focus: Gained experience in new product development
  • Conducted research to support strategic planning initiatives.
  • Assisted team in coordinating project timelines and schedules.
  • Maintained accurate records of all activities performed throughout internship period.

Education

Ph.D. - College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science

Zhejiang University
China
03.2019

Ph.D. - Department of Pathology

Emory University
Atlanta, GA, USA
03.2019

Master of Science - Food Science

Fujian Agricultural And Forestry University
Fujian, China
07.2009

Bachelor of Science - Food Science

Fujian Agricultural And Forestry Univ.
Fujian, China
07.2006

Skills

  • Mouse husbandry and care
  • Behavioral testing in Alzheimer's models
  • Tissue isolation techniques
  • Advanced chromatography methods
  • Microscopy and imaging analysis
  • Cell culture and molecular assays
  • Microbiology aseptic techniques
  • Scientific writing and figure creation

Accomplishments

  • Reviewer for journals including Alzheimer’s and Dementia and Gut Microbes.
  • Oral presentation in the 8th International Society for Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods Conference, Wuxi, China (September,2015)
  • Oral presentation in the 3rd IIR International Conference on Sustainability and Cold Chain, London, UK (June, 2014).
  • Oral presentation in the 23rd IIR International Congress of Refrigeration in Prague (August, 2011).
  • Participated in the Fujian Association of Refrigeration Conference (December, 2008).
  • Interpreter and organizer, International training course on JunCao Technology (October, 2007).

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

1. Chun Chen, Jianming Liao, Yiyuan Xia, Xia Liu, Rheinallt M.Jones, John P.Haran, Beth A.McCormick, Timothy R. Sampson, Ashfaqul Alam and Keqiang Ye,2021. Gut Microbiota Regulate Alzheimer’s Disease Pathologies and Cognitive Disorder via PUFA-Associated Neuroinflammation. Gut. 2022 Nov;71(11):2233-2252.

2. Chun Chen, Yunzhe Zhou, Hualong Wang, Ashfaqul Alam, Seong Su Kang, Eun Hee Ahn, Xia Liu, Jianping Jia, and Keqiang Ye, 2021.Gut inflammation triggers C/EBPβ/δ-secretase-dependent gut-to-brain propagation of Aβ and Tau fibrils in Alzheimer’s disease. EMBO J, 2021 Sep 1;40(17):e106320

3. Chun Chen, Eun Hee Ahn, Xia Liu, Zhihao Wang, Shilin Luo, Jianming Liao and Keqiang Ye, 2021. Optimized TrkB Agonist Ameliorates Alzheimer’s Disease Pathologies and Improves Cognitive Functions via Inhibiting Delta-Secretase. ACS Chem Neurosci,2021, Jul 7:12(13):2448-2461

4. Jianming Liao, Chun Chen*, Eun Hee Ahn, Xia Liu, Hua Li, Laura E Edgington-Mitchell, Zhonghua Lu, Shuping Ming, and Keqiang Ye, 2021. Targeting both BDNF/TrkB pathway and delta-secretase for treating Alzheimer’s disease. Neuropharmacology.2021, Jul 31;197:108737. (equally contribution as co-first author)

5. Zhourui Wu, Chun Chen, Seong Su Kang, Xia Liu, Xiaohuan Gu, Ping Yu, Christopher Dirk Keene, Liming Cheng and Keqiang Ye,2021. Neurotrophic signaling deficiency exacerbates environmental risks for Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis. PNAS, 2021 Jun 22;118(25):e2100986118.0

6. Kecheng Lei, Seong Su Kang, Eun Hee Ahn, Chun Chen, Jianming Liao, Xia Liu, Hua Li, Laura E.Edgington-Mitchell, Lingjing Jin and Keqiang Ye, 2021. C/EBPβ/AEP signaling regulates the oxidative stress in Malignant Cancer, stimulating Metastasis. Mol Cancer Ther.2021 Sep;20(9):1640-1652.

7. Chun Chen, Eun Hee Ahn, Seong Su Kang, Xia Liu, Ashfaqul Alam, and Keqiang Ye. Gut dysbiosis contributes to amyloid pathology, associated with C/EBPβ/AEP signaling activation in Alzheimer’s disease mouse model. Sci Adv. 2020 Jul 29;6(31):eaba0466.

8. Kaj Blennow, Chun Chen, Claudia Cicognola, Kristin R Wildsmith, Paul T Manser, Sandra Sanabria, Zhentao Zhang, Boer Xie, Junming Peng, Oskar Hansson, Hlin Kvartsberg, Erik Portelius, Henrik Zetterberg, Tammaryn Lshley, Gunnar Brinkmalm, Geoffrey A.Kerchner, Robby M Weimer, Keqiang Ye, and Kina Hӧglund. 2020. Cerebrospinal fluid tau fragment correlates with tau PET: a candidate biomarker for tangle pathology. 2020 Feb 1;143(2):650-660.

9. Chun Chen, Zhihao Wang, Zhentao Zhang, Xia Liu, Seong Su Kang, Ying Zhang, and Keqiang Ye, 2018. The prodrug of 7,8-Dihyroxyflavone development and therapeutic efficacy for treating Alzheimer’s disease. PNAS, 2018,115(3): 578-583.

10. Yufeng Chen, Zhenlei Zhao, Guobin Xia, Fan Xue, Chun Chen and Ying Zhang.2020. Fabrication and characterization of zein/lactoferrin composite nanoparticles for encapsulating 7,8-dihydroxyflavone: Enhancement of stability, water solubility and bioaccessibility. Int J Biol Macromol.2020 Mar 1;146:179-192.

11. Yufeng Chen, Fan Xue, Guobin Xia, Zhenlei Zhao, Chun Chen, Yunhong Li, and Ying Zhang, 2019. Transepithelial transport mechanism of 7,8-dihydroxyflavone, a small molecular TrkB receptor agonist, in human intestinal Caco-2 cells. Food & Function. 2019 Aug 1;10(8):5215-5227.

12. Yufeng Chen, Lu Jin, Yunhong Li, Guobin Xia, Chun Chen and Ying Zhang. 2018. Bamboo-shaving polysaccharide protects against high-diet induced obesity and modulates the gut microbiota of mice. Journal of Functional Foods.2018 Oct. 49:20-31.

13. Yunhong Li, Jianxin Han, Yufeng Chen, Chun Chen, Bingquan Chu and Ying Zhang.2018. p-Coumaric acid as a prophylactic measure against normobaric hypoxia induced pulmonary edema in mice. Life Sci.2018 Oct. 15;215-223.

14. Bingquan Chu, Chun Chen, Jiaojie Li, Xiaojian Chen, Yunhong Li, Weimin Tang, Lu Jin, and Ying Zhang. 2017. Effects of Tibetan Turnip (Brassica rapa L.) on Promoting Hypoxia-Tolerance in Healthy Human. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2017 Jan.195:246-254.

15. Zejin Wang and Chun Chen, 2014. Research on Cold Storage and Transport Technologies for Guanxi Pomelo, Proceeding of the 3rdIIR International Conference on Sustainability and Cold Chain, London, UK.

16. Chun Chen, Zejin Wang, and Aiqing Luo, 2013.Effect of storage temperature and period on the amount of probiotics in yogurt products. Proceedings of Annual academic conference on Refrigeration, Wuhan, China.

17. Chun Chen, Zejin Wang, and Ming Mu, 2013. Inhibit Effect of Ultra-low temperature on growth of microorganism. Proceedings of the 5thConference on Innovation and Development of Refrigeration Industry in China, Xiamen, China.

18. Zejin Wang and Chun Chen, 2011. Research and Application in New Type of Cooling Device in High Humidity Cold Store, Proceedings of the 23rd International Congress of Refrigeration, Prague, Czech Republic.

19. Chun Chen, 2009. Effectiveness of treatment with Artemisia argyi powder in banana storage. Proceedings of Conference on Progress of Food Refrigeration Technology and Refrigerator Energy, Fuzhou, China.

20. Chun Chen, Zejin Wang, 2008. Advanced research into the inhibition activities of Artemisia argyi plant extract and prospects for its application. Proceedings of Conference on Progress of Food Refrigeration Technology and Refrigerator Energy, Fuzhou, China.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Visiting Scholar / Postdoc Fellow

Emory University
08.2016 - 07.2021

Research Center for Natural Products and Human Health

Zhejiang University
04.2015 - 07.2016

Ph.D Student

China National Quality Supervision and Testing Center for Processed Food
09.2014 - 03.2015

Deputy Secretary-General

Fujian Association of Refrigeration
01.2013 - 07.2014

Research Specialist

Fujian Agricultural and Forestry University
07.2009 - 08.2014

Intern

Fuzhou DaShiJie Olive Co. Ltd.
04.2006 - 05.2006

Ph.D. - College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science

Zhejiang University

Ph.D. - Department of Pathology

Emory University

Master of Science - Food Science

Fujian Agricultural And Forestry University

Bachelor of Science - Food Science

Fujian Agricultural And Forestry Univ.
Chun Chen