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Cancer-on-a-chip pioneer Chen Weiqiang returns to China from New York University

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…

By Samantha Johnson / June 21, 2026
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 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 assistant president Jiang Tian said, while introducing him.

“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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The university held a welcome ceremony for Chen at its Suzhou campus on June 11. Previously, Chen was a professor and director of graduate education at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering.

“In May, I finished my work at New York University and returned to China to work,” Chen said. “My decision to come back was primarily based on personal career development and family reasons, and I did not take into account the political changes in the United States.”

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Chen graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Nanjing University’s physics school in 2005. In 2008, he obtained a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

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