Christopher Chen

Christopher Chen, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics at The Pennsylvania State University's College of Medicine. His lab investigates cerebellar functions beyond motor coordination, focusing on its role in nonmotor brain behavior through advanced techniques like in vitro electrophysiology and in vivo neuronal recordings.

• Key Research Areas: Cerebellar connectivity, Purkinje cell dynamics, nonmotor brain-behavior relationships
• Techniques: Calcium imaging, anatomical tracing, targeted behavioral assays
• Lab Mission: Combines cutting-edge neuroscience with mentorship for researchers.

Recent projects funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke examine unconventional cerebellar nuclei and synaptic properties. His 16 research outputs include studies on deep cerebellar nuclei, stress-induced neurological disorders, and Purkinje cell signaling.