Liyun Chen

Liyun Chen, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Washington University School of Medicine. Her research focuses on targeting immunosuppressive mechanisms in tumor microenvironments to enhance radioimmunotherapy efficacy. She previously worked as a postdoctoral research associate in the Markovina Lab under Dr. Stephanie Markovina.

• BS in Dental Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan (2013)
• MS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, National Cheng-Kung University, Taiwan (2015)
• PhD in Cell and Tissue Engineering, Keele University, United Kingdom (2019)

Research Interests: Dr. Chen’s work bridges engineering and clinical oncology, emphasizing translational medicine, immuno-oncology, and radiation resistance. She investigates how tumor antigens like SCCA contribute to cervical cancer progression and radiation therapy outcomes.

Labs & Collaborations: Dr. Chen is affiliated with the Markovina Lab at Washington University School of Medicine, which explores synergies between radiotherapy and immunological interventions in cancer treatment.