Jian-Kang Chen
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
Education
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MS, Biomedical Sciences, General
Peking Univ, 1995
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MBBS, Medicine
Dali University Medical Colleg, 1987
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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BIOM 8022
Molecular Cell Biology
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ANAT 8050
Graduate Histology
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ANAT 8090
Current Topics in Cellular Bio
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MEDI 5005
Integrative Science
Teaching Interests
Medical Histology Lectures (MEDI 6240, MEDI 5163)
Graduate Histology (ANAT 8050)
Molecular Cell Biology (BIOM 8022)
Investigative Techniques in Cell Biology (ANAT 8120)
Integrative Science (MEDI 5005)
Integrated Histology and Pathology (Histopathology) labs
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Comprehensive insights into emerging advances in the Neurobiology of anorexia, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Chronic infusion of the tryptophan metabolite kynurenine increases mean arterial pressure in male Sprague-Dawley rats, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Pik3c3 expression profiling in the mouse kidney and its role in proximal tubule cell physiology, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Autophagy activates EGR1 via MAPK/ERK to induce FGF2 in renal tubular cells for fibroblast activation and fibrosis during maladaptive kidney repair, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Prevention of age-related truncation of γ-glutamylcysteine ligase catalytic subunit (GCLC) delays cataract formation, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Our lab is interested in the mechanism of nephron hypertrophy, which is implicated in setting the stage for progressive nephron damage, and the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the nephron damage seen in acute kidney injury (AKI). We are also interested in novel insights into the pathogenesis of hypertension and chronic kidney disease (CKD) in diabetes. We hope to identify potential molecular targets for the development of preventive and/or therapeutic strategies to preserve nephrons and prevent kidney failure.
Department Service
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Meeting and recruiting new faculty members
2015 - Present
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CBA Graduate Council for the graduate students
2015 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Mentoring Junior Faculty
2014 - Present
Role: Faculty Mentor
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Departmental Seminar Series
2014 - Present
College Service
University Service
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2015 - Present
Role: Attendee, Award Ceremony
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2015 - Present
Role: Attendee, Meeting
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Recruitment of graduate students
2015 - Present
Role: Student Recruiter
Professional Service
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American Journal of Physiology – Renal Physiology
2013 - Present
Role: Editorial Review Board Member
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American Journal of Physiology – Cell Physiology
2009 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
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Kidney International (KI)
2006 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
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Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN)
2005 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
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Journal of Biological Chemistry (JBC)
2002 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
