Benjamin Chen, MD, PhD
About Benjamin Chen, MD, PhD
Benjamin Chen, MD, PhD, is the Scientific Senior Director and Lab Head for Solid Tumor Translational Medicine Research at Bristol Myers Squibb in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Benjamin Chen, MD, PhD, currently holds the position of Scientific Senior Director, Lab Head for Solid Tumor Translational Medicine Research at Bristol Myers Squibb in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. In this role, he leads and oversees research initiatives aimed at advancing the understanding of solid tumors, with a particular focus on translational medicine.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
From 2019 to 2022, Benjamin Chen served Bristol Myers Squibb as Scientific Director, Translational Pathology, in Cambridge, MA. During this tenure, he directed research efforts in pathology, contributing substantially to the company's translational medicine and oncology research programs.
Academic and Clinical Background
Benjamin Chen's academic credentials include an MD and PhD in Medicine and Biochemistry from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed his undergraduate studies at Brown University, where he earned a B.S. in Biochemistry with Honors. Additionally, he completed fellowship training in Hematopathology following an Anatomic Pathology residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital. His clinical practice focused on Heme, GI, and Molecular pathology with significant research interests in immuno-oncology.
Role at UMass Memorial Medical Center
Benjamin Chen worked as an Assistant Professor of Pathology at UMass Memorial Medical Center from 2013 to 2019. In this role, he engaged in both clinical practice and research, with a special focus on hematology, gastrointestinal, and molecular pathology. His research interests included immuno-oncology, contributing toward advancements in understanding and treating various cancers.
Early Career and Education
Benjamin Chen's early career included a residency as a Resident Physician at Brigham & Women's Hospital from 2009 to 2013. Prior to that, he spent eight years as a graduate student at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, working on the basic biochemistry of influenza viruses. His education also includes undergraduate studies at Brown University in Biochemistry and an internship at New England Biolabs, where he gained foundational experience in the field.
Research Contributions
In his role at Bristol Myers Squibb, Benjamin Chen led a team to develop novel experimental approaches for studying biomarkers in the tumor microenvironment. His work has involved analyzing spatial biomarker patterns using machine learning and digital pathology capabilities to enhance the understanding of immuno-oncology and fibrotic diseases in clinical trials.