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SUN · 2026-06-21 · 13:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0621-86158
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Cancer-on-a-chip pioneer Chen Weiqiang returns to China from New York University

Chen Weiqiang, a former tenured professor of mechanical and biomedical engineering at New York University, has joined Nanjing University as a distinguished professor in its school of biomedical engineering. Nanjing University assistant president Jiang Tian highlighted Chen's significant achievements in fields like cellular biomechanics and organ chips, noting his decision to join Nanjing University during his peak academic years.

Shi HuangSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-21 · 13:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Cancer-on-a-chip pioneer Chen Weiqiang returns to China from New York University
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Chen Weiqiang, a former tenured professor of mechanical and biomedical engineering at New York University, has joined Nanjing University as a distinguished professor in its school of biomedical engineering. Nanjing University assistant president Jiang Tian highlighted Chen's significant achievements in fields like cellular biomechanics and organ chips, noting his decision to join Nanjing University during his peak academic years. This move signifies Chen's return to China to continue his research in cutting-edge biomedical engineering areas.

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He chose to join Nanjing University during his peak academic years and this heartfelt dedication and high level of trust are truly moving.

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Professor Chen has long been deeply engaged in top overseas universities, achieving remarkable results in cutting-edge fields such as cellular biomechanics and organ chips.

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Chen Weiqiang, formerly a tenured professor at NYU, has joined Nanjing University as a distinguished professor.

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Chen Weiqiang, formerly a tenured professor of mechanical and biomedical engineering at New York University (NYU), has joined the school of biomedical engineering at Nanjing-university" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="29903" data-entity-type="organization">Nanjing University as a distinguished professor.“Professor Chen has long been deeply engaged in top overseas universities, achieving remarkable results in cutting-edge fields such as cellular biomechanics and organ chips,” Nanjing-university" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="29903" data-entity-type="organization">Nanjing University assistant president Jiang Tian said, while introducing him.“He chose to join Nanjing-university" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="29903" data-entity-type="organization">Nanjing University during his peak academic years and this heartfelt dedication and high level of trust are truly moving.”
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