Ying Ja (Inca) Chen
About Ying Ja (Inca) Chen
Ying Ja (Inca) Chen is an experienced RD Manager currently working at Acer in Boston, Massachusetts. With a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from UC San Diego and a background in bioinformatics, she has held various roles in biotech and patent science, contributing significantly to product development and FDA approval processes.
Current Role at Acer
Ying Ja (Inca) Chen serves as the RD Manager at Acer, a position she has held since 2021. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, she is responsible for overseeing research and development initiatives. Her role involves leading projects that align with Acer's strategic goals and technological advancements.
Previous Experience at ACT Genomics
Before joining Acer, Chen worked at ACT Genomics as the Associate Director of Bioinformatics and Artificial Intelligence from 2017 to 2021 in Taipei. In this role, she contributed to the development of bioinformatics solutions and advanced artificial intelligence applications in genomics.
Education and Expertise
Chen earned her Ph.D. in Bioengineering from UC San Diego, where she studied from 2002 to 2008. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from National Taiwan University, completed from 1998 to 2002. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in both bioengineering and electrical engineering.
Career Background in Biotech
Chen has extensive experience in the biotech sector. She worked as a Patent Scientist and Patent Agent at Axcella Health from 2013 to 2016 in the Greater Boston Area. Additionally, she has held postdoctoral fellow positions at UCSF and MIT, further enhancing her expertise in biotechnology and intellectual property.
Contributions to the Biotech Community
Chen has played a significant role in fostering collaboration within the Taiwanese biotech community. She aims to facilitate Taiwanese teams in shaping scientific directions and integrating into the global biotech value chain, enhancing knowledge sharing and collaboration.