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Shen Yan
Basic Medical Sciences
Peking Union Medical College
Beijing
Language: Chinese, English
Genetics
Monogenic
Diseases
Molecular
Mechanism
Dna
Diagnosis
Gene
Mutation
Research
Areas of Focus
- Monogenic Genetic Diseases
- Complex Genetic Diseases
Work Experience
- 1969-1979: Shaanxi Province, Yan'an County, Barefoot Doctor
- 1979-1980: Beijing Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Laboratory Worker
- 1980-present: Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Various Research Positions
Academic Background & Achievements
- 1980-1984: Environmental Engineering, Beijing Workers' University (Associate Degree)
- 1987-1989: Master's Degree in Biochemistry, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
- 2003: Elected as Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
Publications
- Mutation in DSPP gene causing hereditary dentinogenesis imperfecta, Shen Yan, 2001
- T-type calcium channel H gene variation related to childhood absence epilepsy, Shen Yan, 2003
- SCN9A gene mutation causing erythromelalgia, Shen Yan, 2004
- CRYGS gene mutation causing congenital cataract, Shen Yan, 2005
Awards
- 2005: Ho Leung Ho Lee Foundation Science and Technology Progress Award
- 2007: National May 1st Labor Medal
