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Personal profile
Education
- 2004 Ph. D., Graduate Institute of Life Sciences, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
- 1996 M.S., Graduate Institute of Microbiology and Immunology National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
- 1992 B.S., Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Boitechnology, Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan
Experience
- 2022- Professor, Graduate Institute of Neural Regenerative Medicine, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University
- 2019-2022 Associate Professor, Graduate Institute of Neural Regenerative Medicine, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University
- 2013-2019 Assistant Professor, Graduate Institute of Neural Regenerative Medicine, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University
- 2008-2013 Postdoctoral fellowship, Laboratory of Dr. Yunh-Hsiao Chiang, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University
Awards
- 2012 Outstanding Postdoctoral Researchers Award, Taipei Medical University
- 2005-2006 NHRI Postdoctoral Fellowship Award, National Health Research Institutes, Taipei, Taiwan
- 2004 Outstanding Paper Award, National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan
Research Interests
- Neurodegenerative diseases
- Traumatic brain injury translational research
- Neural regenerative medicine
- Stem cell research
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Projects
- 14 Finished
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Analyzing the Power of Music to Change - Exploring the Molecular Mechanism of Cognitive, Emotional, and Sleep Improvement after Traumatic Brain Injury
Chen, K.-Y. (PI)
8/1/25 → 7/31/26
Project: A - Government Institution › b - National Science and Technology Council
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Study of Bmx and Wnt/Beta-Catenin Pathway on Cognitive Impairment after Traumatic Brain Injury
Chen, K.-Y. (PI)
8/1/24 → 7/31/25
Project: A - Government Institution › b - National Science and Technology Council
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Study of Bmx and Wnt/Beta-Catenin Pathway on Cognitive Impairment after Traumatic Brain Injury
Chen, K.-Y. (PI)
8/1/23 → 7/31/24
Project: A - Government Institution › b - National Science and Technology Council
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Study of Bmx and Wnt/Beta-Catenin Pathway on Cognitive Impairment after Traumatic Brain Injury (1/3)
Chen, K.-Y. (PI)
8/1/22 → 7/31/23
Project: A - Government Institution › b - National Science and Technology Council
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Revealing Benefits and Mechanisms of Ceemt (Combined Environmental Enrichment and Music Therapy) on Cognition, Depression and Anxiety after Traumatic Brain Injury
Chen, K.-Y. (PI)
8/1/21 → 7/31/22
Project: A - Government Institution › b - National Science and Technology Council
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Cognitive enhancement through music therapy: meta-analytic evidence across clinical population
Mulia, G. J., Chiang, Y. H., Maringka, S. G., Wu, J. C. C., Ma, H. P., Ou, J. C. & Chen, K. Y., 2026, In: Frontiers in Public Health. 13, 1735470.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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The risk of schizophrenia or psychosis following traumatic brain injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Chu, T. Y., Wu, C. C., Xu, Z. X., Chiang, Y. H., Hsueh, S. C., Ou, J. C. & Chen, K. Y., Jun 2026, In: Journal of Psychiatric Research. 197, p. 275-288 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Unmodified γδ T cells exhibit potent antitumor activity in hepatocellular carcinoma and are enhanced by PD-L1 blockade
Zhang, B.-X. B., Lin, H.-Y., Tran, H. Y., Wu, C.-C., Chen, K.-Y., Hsu, T.-I. & Shen, C.-J., Mar 2026, In: Immunobiology. 231, 2, 153163.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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3-Monothiopomalidomide, a new immunomodulatory imide drug (IMiD), blunts inflammation and mitigates ischemic stroke in the rat
Chen, K. Y., Hsueh, S. C., Parekh, P., Batsaikhan, B., Tweedie, D., Luo, W., Patel, C., Chiang, Y. H., Bambakidis, N., Hoffer, B. J., Huang, C. Z., Yu, S. J., Wu, K. J., Wang, Y., Hong, E., Kim, D. S. & Greig, N. H., 2025, In: GeroScience. 47, 4, p. 5763-5783 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Self-reported Dizziness, Postural Stability, and Sensory Integration After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Naturalistic Follow-up Study
Chang, P. L., Chen, K. Y., Ou, J. C., Chiang, Y. H., Chen, H. C., Liou, T. H., Escorpizo, R. & Lin, L. F., Jan 2025, In: American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation. 104, 1, p. 26-30 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Datasets
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The association between BDNF Val66Met polymorphism and emotional symptoms after mild traumatic brain injury
Wang, Y.-J. (Creator), Chen, K.-Y. (Creator), Kuo, L.-N. (Creator), Wang, W.-C. (Creator), Hsu, Y.-W. (Creator), Wong, H.S.-C. (Creator), Lin, C.-M. (Creator), Liao, K.-H. (Contributor), Zhang, Y.-F. (Creator), Chiang, Y.-H. (Contributor) & Chang, W.-C. (Contributor), Figshare, 2018
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.3983745.v1, https://figshare.com/collections/The_association_between_BDNF_Val66Met_polymorphism_and_emotional_symptoms_after_mild_traumatic_brain_injury/3983745/1
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Additional file 1: Table S1. of The association between BDNF Val66Met polymorphism and emotional symptoms after mild traumatic brain injury
Wang, Y.-J. (Contributor), Chen, K.-Y. (Contributor), Kuo, L.-N. (Contributor), Wang, W.-C. (Contributor), Hsu, Y.-W. (Contributor), Wong, H. (Contributor), Lin, C.-M. (Contributor), Liao, K.-H. (Contributor), Zhang, Y.-F. (Contributor), Chiang, Y.-H. (Contributor) & Chang, W.-C. (Contributor), Unknown Publisher, Jan 22 2018
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5812275.v1, https://springernature.figshare.com/articles/Additional_file_1_Table_S1_of_The_association_between_BDNF_Val66Met_polymorphism_and_emotional_symptoms_after_mild_traumatic_brain_injury/5812275/1
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MOESM1 of The functional roles of IGF-1 variants in the susceptibility and clinical outcomes of mild traumatic brain injury
Wang, Y.-J. (Contributor), Wong, H. (Contributor), Wu, C.-C. (Contributor), Chiang, Y.-H. (Contributor), Chiu, W.-T. (Contributor), Chen, K.-Y. (Contributor) & Chang, W.-C. (Contributor), Unknown Publisher, Jan 1 2019
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11302148.v1, https://springernature.figshare.com/articles/MOESM1_of_The_functional_roles_of_IGF-1_variants_in_the_susceptibility_and_clinical_outcomes_of_mild_traumatic_brain_injury/11302148/1
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