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Gang Chen

Chen Gang

Hometown: Jiangsu, China
Graduated from: M.S Yangzhou University, China
Year of entry: 2004
Research: 1. Directional in vitro differentiation of mouse embryonic stem cell towards respiratory alveolar epithelial cell.  2. Transcriptional regulation during lung development and regeneration.

Why did you decide to come to Cincinnati?

I came to Cincinnati because Cincinnati Children's is one of the strongest in this nation. It also provides one of the top training programs in developmental biology for graduate students.

Why would you recommend this program to others?

There are many options and opportunities here, ranging from fundamental and basic developmental biology research to clinical related investigations for graduate students.

What have you enjoyed most about the program?

Developmental biology seminars give many chances for students to meet with world leaders in biomedical research and keep us informed at the most front edge of the fields.