Dr. Weiqiang (Javier) Chen is Assistant Professor of Viral Immunopathogenesis at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine), Nanyang Technological University (NTU). He leads the JChen Lab, investigating how viruses disrupt bone and musculoskeletal systems and cause neurological complications. His work, recognized with the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIH NIDCR) Pathway to Independence (K99/R00), NIH NIDCR R01, F. Merlin Bumpus Junior Investigator Award, and Catalyst Grants, combines molecular virology, immunology, and disease modeling to uncover mechanisms and develop strategies to prevent and treat virus-induced diseases. Javier welcomes curious students, postdocs, and collaborators to join his team and explore the frontiers of viral pathogenesis.