Areas of Focus
- Molecular Mechanisms of Genetic Diseases
- Gene Identification and DNA Diagnosis
Work Experience
- 1969-1979: Barefoot Doctor, Yan'an County, Shaanxi Province
- 1979-1980: Laboratory Worker, Beijing Academy of Agricultural Sciences
- 1980-present: Various roles, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Academic Background & Achievements
- 1980-1984: Environmental Engineering, Beijing Workers' University (Diploma)
- 1987-1989: Master's in Biochemistry, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
- 2003: Elected as Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
Publications
- Mutation in DSPP gene causes hereditary dentinogenesis imperfecta, Shen Yan, 2001
- T-type calcium channel H gene variation associated with childhood absence epilepsy, Shen Yan, 2003
- SCN9A gene mutation causes erythromelalgia, Shen Yan, 2004
- CRYGS gene mutation causes congenital cataract, Shen Yan, 2005
Awards
- 2005: Ho Leung Ho Lee Foundation Science and Technology Progress Award
- 2007: National May 1st Labor Medal
