Biography

Dr. Chen has a strong foundation in molecular evolution and bioinformatics. He is leading a Next-Generation sequencing and bioinformatics laboratory, and actively involves in a multidisciplinary research team on different aspects of human virome and microbiome, including the emerging infectious diseases such as COVID-19 and Influenza, which yields valuable insight into the complex host-microbe interactions, clinical management and therapeutic intervention. Dr. Chen is a Principal Investigator of several UGC-funded research grants and enjoys interdisciplinary collaborations with local and overseas researchers and industries, with over 160 peer-reviewed papers published in the field of viruses and microbiology.