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Chien, Shu |
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University of California, San Diego |
| Primary Field
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Engineering Sciences |
| Secondary Field
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Physiology and Pharmacology |
 Election Citation
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Chien made contributions the study of blood rheology, microcirculatory dynamics, and cell membrane behavior. He discovered the cellular pathway via which macromolecules cross vascular endothelium and enhanced our understanding of how mechanical forces effect gene expression and signal transduction. |
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Research Interests
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Molecular, cellular, tissue and systems bioengineering. Effects of mechanical forces on signal transduction, gene expression and epigenetic regulation on health and disease. |
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