Dr. Qing Chen is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Boston University, specializing in the intersection of 3D genome organization, epigenetics, and cellular development. With a foundational background as an doctor and a Master of Medical Sciences in Immunology and Microbiology, Dr. Chen transitioned into computational biology, earning her PhD in Biological Science from George Washington University in 2024. Dr. Chen’s career mission is to decode the principles of the genome organization and gene regulation to identify novel therapeutic strategies for neuron developmental and immune-related diseases.
Throughout a decade of research across institutions like Peking University and Children’s National Hospital, Dr. Chen has developed a robust expertise in bioinformatics, CRISPR screening, and multi-omics integration. Notable contributions include investigating how 3D genome architecture drives neutrophil differentiation, and identifying the pivotal role of CTCF-mediated insulation in T cell fate.
In Dr. Ishibashi’s lab, Dr. Chen investigates how gene mutation and hypoxia impacts brain development and explores how 3D genome organization and epigenetic modifiers regulate gene expression patterns essential for proper neuron differentiation. This research employs cutting-edge methodologies such as 2D and 3D organoid models to simulate complex developmental environments.
Contact Info: qchen22@bu.edu
