By Washington State University – Department of Translational Medicine and Physiology

Targeting the Circadian Clock Against Disease and Aging

April. 9, 2024
Noon–1:00 P.M. PDT
SCCRS 250 or via Zoom
Meeting ID: 934 5765 1131
Passcode: 353625

Speaker: Zheng ‘Jake’ Chen, PhD
Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the McGovern Medical School
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Biological timing in cells is crucial for physiological health and healthspan. Conversely, circadian dysregulation is a hallmark of many chronic diseases and age-related decline. Our research aims to investigate the function and mechanism of circadian intervention in disease and aging settings, which may lead to innovative chronotherapeutic strategies with broad translational impact.

Dr. Chen is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the McGovern Medical School at UT Health Science Center at Houston. Dr. Chen earned his PhD degree in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from Columbia University.