Thomas Chen

Dr. Thomas Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine-Hospital Medicine at the University of Chicago. He serves as Co-Director of the Personalized Therapeutics Clinic, focusing on integrating pharmacogenomics into clinical practice.

Dr. Chen's primary research interests include pharmacogenomics, medical education, and hospital medicine. He has particular expertise in the medication reconciliation process, prescribing practices, and quality improvements that decrease healthcare costs while improving patient outcomes. His work bridges the gap between genomic medicine and practical clinical applications in hospital settings.

Dr. Chen has made significant contributions to the implementation of pharmacogenomics in inpatient care. His research demonstrates how pharmacogenomic information can be effectively integrated into routine hospital practice to improve patient care, with a focus on care team dynamics, applicability for minority populations, and outcomes of various medication regimens in hospitalized patients.

His work shows a clear trend toward practical implementation of pharmacogenomics in real-world clinical settings, with publications spanning from diagnostic methods (2012) to current cutting-edge research on care team attributes predicting successful pharmacogenomic implementation (2025).

Dr. Chen holds dual training in pharmacy and medicine, providing him with a unique perspective on medication management and pharmacogenomics. His research has been published in high-impact journals including Clinical and Translational Science, Pharmacogenetics and Genomics, and Journal of Personalized Medicine.