Kuan Ju Chen
About Kuan Ju Chen
Kuan Ju Chen is a Director at Insmed Incorporated with over 10 years of experience in research science, specializing in nanoparticle-based drug delivery. He has an extensive academic background, including a PhD from UCLA and a B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from National Tsing Hua University.
Current Role at Insmed
Kuan Ju Chen currently holds the position of Director at Insmed Incorporated, a role he has occupied since 2022. In this capacity, he contributes to the strategic direction and scientific initiatives of the company. His extensive experience in research science supports his leadership in advancing Insmed's projects and objectives.
Experience at Insmed Incorporated
Kuan Ju Chen has a significant tenure at Insmed Incorporated, having worked in various capacities since 2014. He began as a Scientist, progressing to Senior Scientist and then to Assistant Principal Scientist before becoming Associate Principal Scientist. His roles have spanned from 2014 to 2022, allowing him to develop expertise in nanoparticle-based drug delivery and preclinical pharmacokinetics.
Education and Expertise
Kuan Ju Chen earned his PhD in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. He also holds a B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from National Tsing Hua University, achieved from 2004 to 2008. His academic background is complemented by an international exchange experience at UC Davis in Materials Engineering.
Research Experience at MIT
Prior to his current role, Kuan Ju Chen served as a Postdoctoral Associate at MIT's Langer Lab and The David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research from 2012 to 2014. This position allowed him to further his research in drug delivery systems and solidified his expertise in the field.
Teaching and Academic Contributions
Kuan Ju Chen has contributed to the academic community as a Teaching Assistant at UCLA in 2012. His teaching role complemented his research activities and provided him with experience in educating future scientists.