Dr. Zhanghua Chen
Zhanghua Chen, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Population and Public Health Sciences at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. She holds a Ph.D. in Biostatistics from the University of Southern California and a B.S. in Clinical Medicine from Fudan University, Shanghai, China. Dr. Chen specializes in environmental epidemiology and biostatistics with a focus on environmental health, obesity, diabetes pathophysiology, genomics, and data science. Her research is notably centered on the health effects of environmental exposures in early life. She has received the NIEHS-supported K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award and has published in prestigious journals. Dr. Chen is recognized for her innovative research in environmental epidemiology, using advanced metabolomics and multi-omics approaches. For more details, you can view her full profile here.
Dr. Jiawen Liao
Jiawen Liao is the post-doctoral fellow working in Dr. Zhanghua Chen research group, Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California. He obtained PhD in Environmental Health Sciences at Emory University in 2020 with training in air pollution exposure assessment and environmental epidemiology. At USC, he will work on analyzing maternal and child health effects of air pollution exposure in related epidemiological studies. I will also apply various analytical tools to integrate ‘exposome’ with omics data, in order to understand environmental factors for complex diseases.
Dr. Wu Chen
Wu Chen, Ph.D., is a postdoctoral scholar working with Dr. Zhanghua Chen at Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California. She obtained her PhD in Environmental Health from Peking University, where she focused on investigation of air pollution exposure, the associated cardiometabolic health effects, and the underlying biological mechanisms in susceptible populations. Her postdoctoral research will focus on the impact of multiple environmental factors, including air pollution and chemical exposures, on cardiometabolic health as well as birth outcomes.
Sulema Saravia Rodriguez
Sulema Saravia Rodriguez is a dedicated and skilled Research Project Assistant in the field of Environmental Health at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. With a strong background in cellular and molecular biology and pre-medical studies from Humboldt State University. Sulema has built a career focused on impactful research and community engagement. Sulema's skillset extends beyond research, with a proven track record in community outreach, showcasing her dedication to making a tangible impact in her field and community. Based in Los Angeles, California, she continues to contribute to the field of environmental health, driven by a passion for science, community well-being, and the pursuit of knowledge.
Vivien Le
Vivien Le is a Project Assistant with the HEPA studies at the University of Southern California. She assists with contacting potential participants for interest and willingness to participate in the studies. She also helps with scheduling and coordinating home visit time with participants while maintaining contact with participants during follow-ups. During the home visits, she aids in conducting questionnaires, collecting measurements, and setting up air purifiers and air sensors at the participant’s home. Overall, she helps with the recruitment and follow-ups and provides project support to the research studies and study staff.