Organellar metabolism in neonatal medicine
The Chen Lab applies the lens of neonatal medicine to study the mechanisms by which peroxisomes and mitochondria contribute to health and disease, with the goal of making fundamental discoveries that advance the care of neonates and beyond.
Join our team!
Our lab is actively recruiting! We welcome researchers from all backgrounds and are committed to making a supportive environment in which everyone can learn and do exciting science!
Interested technicians should email Walter Chen (walter.chen@utsouthwestern.edu) and include a CV/resume.
PhD and MD/PhD students are accepted through the corresponding UTSW programs - those interested in rotating should email Walter directly.
Postdoctoral applicants should email Walter with a CV and a brief statement about past research and proposed future work.
News
6/18/2025: Walter Chen has received a Career Award for Medical Scientists from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund - we’re grateful for their support for starting the lab!
7/9/2025: Walter Chen has received a Clinical Investigator Award (K08) from the NIDDK/NIH - we’re grateful for their support!
8/10/2025: Annie Yu has joined our team as a Research Assistant! Welcome Annie!
2/9/2026: Walter Chen has been selected as a UTSW Endowed Scholar in Medical Science - we thank UTSW for their support for starting the lab!
10/1/2026: The NeoChen Lab officially opens!
