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Yuqing Chen

Professor
Michigan Medicine » Internal Medicine » Cardiology
echenum@umich.edu

Biography

Dr. Chen is an expert in diabetes and cardiovascular disease. He cloned Exendin 4 (BYETTA), facilitating GLP1 drug development. He discovered the mechanisms of nitro-fatty acids, novel anti-inflammatory signaling molecules, currently in phase 2 clinical trials. Recently he embarked in successful integration of human genetic discoveries with translational research.

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Condition Focus
Cardiovascular disease
Type 2 Diabetes
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Center, Institute, and Program Affiliations
Caswell Diabetes Institute
Michigan Nutrition Obesity Research Center
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Basic Research
Translational Research
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