Helen Chen, PhD
Research Director
Dr. Helen Chen is a cell biologist with extensive research experience specializing in stem cells and neurobiology, organoids, translational precision therapy in disease modelling, assay development, and high-throughput drug screens. She received her B.S. in Biochemistry and her Ph.D. in Experimental Medicine from the University of British Columbia. She completed her postdoctoral training in Dr. Ryan Potts’ research group at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Helen subsequently joined Dr. Heather Mefford’s research team in the Center for Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disease Research at St. Jude’s, investigating rare, pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders and testing novel precision therapies. Outside of her role at the LGS Foundation, Helen lives in Winnipeg, Canada, with her husband and their dog. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, camping, and volunteering at local animal shelters.