Wei-Jung A. Chen, PhD
Professor
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Curriculum Management
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
Contact
Department of Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics
8447 John Sharp Pkwy
4100 MREB / 3058 HPEB
Bryan,
TX
77807-3260
wjchen@tamu.edu
Phone: tel:979-436-0333
Fax: 979-436-0086
Education and Training
- State University of New York, PhD, 1992
- University of Iowa, Postdoctoral
- Texas A&M University, Research Scientist
Research Interests
- Chen's research interests include effects of substance abuse (alcohol, cocaine, nicotine, etc.) on the developing brain; polydrug interactions on brain and cognitive developments; fetal alcohol syndrome; use of 3-dimensional stereological cell counting techniques, immunohistochemistry, radioimmunoassay, high-performance liquid chromatography, gas chromatography and behavioral assessments in animal models such as rodent, ovine and zebrafish. Chen participates in graduate training as a member of the faculty in the Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience.
Awards, Recognition and Service
- Presidential Professor for Teaching Excellence Award conferred by Texas A&M University (College Station, Texas, United States)
- Association of Former Students University-Level Distinguished Achievement Award conferred by Texas A&M University