Yu Chen

Yu Chen is a Professor in the Department of Population Health at New York University (NYU) Grossman School of Medicine. Their research focuses on epidemiology, cardiovascular disease, cancer, environmental epidemiology, and microbiome studies, with a particular emphasis on health disparities in diverse populations.

• PhD in Epidemiology from Columbia University
• MPH from Columbia University

Their work spans topics such as breast cancer risk prediction models, environmental influences on reproduction, and the impact of neighborhood walkability on diabetes risk. Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary collaborations in public health and epidemiological methodologies.

Research also includes studies on World Trade Center dust exposure, endometrial cancer risk factors, and postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2. Notably, Yu Chen contributes to clinical trials like the MASALA Study Expansion and NYC FREE, focusing on immigrant health disparities and environmental exposures.