Shu Chien
Chinese-American physiologist and bioengineer (born 1931) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Shu Chien (traditional Chinese: 錢煦; simplified Chinese: 钱煦; pinyin: Qián Xù; born June 23, 1931) is a Chinese–American physiologist and bioengineer. His work on the fluid dynamics of blood flow has had a major impact on the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis. More recently, Chien's research has focused on the mechanical forces, such as pressure and flow, that regulate the behaviors of the cells in blood vessels. Chien is currently President of the Biomedical Engineering Society.
Shu Chien | |
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錢煦 | |
Born | (1931-06-23) 23 June 1931 (age 92) Beijing, China |
Nationality | Chinese |
Citizenship | United States |
Alma mater | National Taiwan University Columbia University Peking University Health Science Center |
Known for | Fluid dynamics of blood flow Stem Cells |
Awards | National Medal of Science (2010) American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2006) National Academy of Engineering (1997) National Academy of Sciences (1994) Institute of Medicine (1993) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Bioengineering Physiology |
Institutions | UC San Diego |
Chien was elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering in 1997 for research in blood rheology, microcirculation, cell mechanics, atherogenesis, and tissue engineering. He is one of only 11 scholars who are members of all three U.S. national institutes: the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and the Institute of Medicine.[1]