Ya-Wen Chen

Ya-Wen Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cell, Developmental, and Regenerative Biology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, affiliated with the Center for Epithelial and Airway Biology and the Black Family Stem Cell Institute. Their research focuses on organoid technology, stem cell biology, and developmental genetics.

• Key Affiliations:
  • Center for Epithelial and Airway Biology
  • Institute for Regenerative Medicine
  • Black Family Stem Cell Institute
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Research Interests: Chen's work explores the intersection of lung biology and regenerative medicine, particularly through stem cell-derived organoid systems. They investigate molecular mechanisms underlying organoid vascularization, epithelial differentiation, and gene regulatory programs in developmental contexts.

Recent Trends: Recent publications highlight advancements in lung and gut organoid vascularization, optimized gene transduction methods, and evolutionary insights from gill-to-ear developmental pathways. These studies demonstrate their focus on tissue engineering, gene regulation, and cross-species developmental comparisons.

• Contact:
  • yawen.chen@mssm.edu
  • ORCID: 0000-0003-2382-8444