Eric (Chia-Chien) Chen, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Suzhou, Cn

Teaches Psychology Courses

Santa Cruz, California

(Carried on duties from postdoctoral scholar)• Expertly draft scientific results for publication in peer-reviewed journals as well as guide junior researchers in their projects and publication process• Fulfill various tasks which include developing scientific posters for conferences; writing grants and proposals for research funding; as well as reviewing and editing other scientists’ grants and proposals• Serve as speaker at influential venues such as Calico, Society for Neuroscience, and Cold Spring Harbor meetings• Keenly assess and interpret scientific data on statistic software• Drove leading efforts in publishing five research papers and reviewing articles on microscopy, brain imaging, and image processing in top journals including Molecular Psychiatry, Biological Psychiatry, and Cerebral Cortex• Evaluate manuscripts for five leading journals in biology, neuroscience, and psychiatry as well as produce new research techniques for better operation in the laboratory• Perform statistical analyses and modeling using software such as SPSS, Statistica, GB stats, Python, and apply these statistical models in simulations, and compare with observed data• Generation of databank and deposit such data in cloud-based storage databank• Obtained funding from Calico-QB3, a subsidiary of Google with two years of support worth $120K per year• Received the Best Poster Award at Cold Spring Harbor meetings• Create PowerPoint slides and present in front of other scientists• Conduct experiments on biological samples and experimental animals• Perform surgeries on animals for scientific projects as well as image and video analyses of biological samples• Management of biological laboratory to ensure compliance with environmental and health safety regulations• Function as an active member of committee for hiring environmental health and safety officers on campus• Efficiently handle and maintain microscope to ensure optimal operation

• Expertly draft scientific results for publication in peer-reviewed journals as well as guide junior researchers in their projects and publication process• Fulfill various tasks which include developing scientific posters for conferences; writing grants and proposals for research funding; as well as reviewing and editing other scientists’ grants and proposals• Serve as speaker at influential venues such as Calico, Society for Neuroscience, and Cold Spring Harbor meetings• Keenly assess and interpret scientific data on statistic software• Drove leading efforts in publishing five research papers and reviewing articles on microscopy, brain imaging, and image processing in top journals including Molecular Psychiatry, Biological Psychiatry, and Cerebral Cortex• Evaluate manuscripts for five leading journals in biology, neuroscience, and psychiatry as well as produce new research techniques for better operation in the laboratory• Perform statistical analyses and modeling using software such as SPSS, Statistica, GB stats, Python, and apply these statistical models in simulations, and compare with observed data• Generation of databank and deposit such data in cloud-based storage databank• Obtained funding from Calico-QB3, a subsidiary of Google with two years of support worth $120K per year• Received the Best Poster Award at Cold Spring Harbor meetings• Create PowerPoint slides and present in front of other scientists• Conduct experiments on biological samples and experimental animals• Perform surgeries on animals for scientific projects as well as image and video analyses of biological samples• Management of biological laboratory to ensure compliance with environmental and health safety regulations• Function as an active member of committee for hiring environmental health and safety officers on campus• Efficiently handle and maintain microscope to ensure optimal operation

Queens College, Cuny

• Provided grades for exams and homework while drafting intensive course• Demonstrated teaching skills in conducting lectures of the following: * Advanced experimental psychology: Sensation and Perception;* Behavioral neuroscience;* Cognitive neuroscience* Experimental psychology; and * Advanced experimental psychology.

• Performed clinical research to support optimized plans of birth strategy for pregnant women• Assessed data for the scientific results on statistical software• Generated PowerPoint presentation for conferences and meeting• Closely interfaced with physicians and nurses to discuss research results• Coordinated with physicians and nurses on the risk factors that can lead to caesarean section for pregnant women

Cincinnati Area, Ky

• Serve as on-site instructor for Speech Therapist students • Held responsibility in answering questions from students as well as preparing lecture material to help students to easily understand lectures

New Hyde Park, New York

• Held responsibility in performing neuropsychological evaluation to adolescents, adults, and older adults• Generated clinical report on the neuropsychological data, interpreted the level of brain functioning, and offered diagnosis and the treatment plans• Maintained active communication with neurologist and neurosurgeons to communicate testing results and recommend treatment options

Bronx, New York

• Demonstrated effectiveness in conducting various research on the following:* Assisted in writing and submitting the manuscript for publication in Graves’ Disease and related ophthalmopathy, and was the driving effort in statistical analyses that led to the submission for publication* PET screening as an instrument for early detection of Graves’ Disease and Graves’ related ophthalmopathy; * PET imaging on hypo and hyperactivity of thyroid gland;* Investigation of US and CT in diagnostic specificity/ sensitivity; and* US and CT scan and their roles in pharmacoeconomics.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Neuropsychology / Neuroscience

Activities and Societies: Psy Chi

Master Of Arts - Ma, Psychology And Behavioral Neuroscience, A

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, Music

Activities and Societies: Orchestra