Kong Chen
About Kong Chen
Kong Chen is a Senior Investigator at the National Institutes of Health, where he has worked since 2018. He has a strong academic background with a PhD in Biomedical/Medical Engineering and a Master's degree in Clinical Investigation, and he previously held positions at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the National Institutes of Health.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Kong Chen currently serves as a Senior Investigator at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. He has held this position since 2018. Prior to this role, he worked at NIH as a Research Scientist from 2006 to 2018, accumulating twelve years of experience in research. His work at NIH involves conducting advanced investigations in the field of biomedical research.
Education and Expertise
Kong Chen holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from Vanderbilt University, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. He furthered his education at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, earning a Master's degree in Clinical Investigation from 2002 to 2004. Additionally, he has studied at Tennessee Technological University - College of Engineering, which has contributed to his extensive knowledge and expertise in biomedical engineering and clinical research.
Previous Experience at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Before joining the National Institutes of Health, Kong Chen worked at Vanderbilt University Medical Center as an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, and Surgery. He held this position from 2000 to 2006, gaining six years of experience in academia and contributing to the education and training of medical students and residents.