Liam Chen

Liam Chen is a Professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at the University of Minnesota, focusing on Cancer Genetics and Neurodegenerative Disease Mechanisms. His work bridges molecular pathology and translational research in oncology and neuroscience.

Research Interests:

• α-synuclein pathology in Parkinson's disease
• Cancer genomics (colorectal, breast, glioblastoma)
• Immunohistochemistry assay development
• Neuro-oncology and brain tumor microenvironment
• Molecular mechanisms of autophagy in neurodegeneration

Article Trends: Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary work spanning neuropathology, oncology, and molecular diagnostics, with a focus on α-synuclein propagation, cancer biomarkers, and AI-driven histopathology analysis.

Projects & Grants: Currently leads research on redirecting tumor-associated macrophages for retinoblastoma therapy funded by ALEX'S LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION (2023–2024).