Silence
is a Behaviour
Quantitative Virology Research Group
Heng-Chang CHEN, Dr. rer. nat. (Ph.D.)
I am a molecular virologist and data scientist with over eight years of experience. My research focuses on single provirus transcriptomics, separated by sense and antisense transcription coupled with network biology. In my laboratory, we develop tailored quantitative molecular biology approaches, computational pipelines, and mathematics, enabling the investigation of biological variations across individuals. We use these tailored methods to study the mechanistic interplay between HIV-1 and the host genome. My long-term vision is to utilize such a convergence approach, enabling the translation of basic science findings toward precision medicine and predictive health.
In the meantime, I fancy performing scientific illustration and fine art. One of my interests is to combine science and art. To date, I have held my exhibitions and participated in international Art showcases in Barcelona, London, Berlin...etc. Many of my artworks have been published as cover images in national peer-viewed journals and posters used in national conferences and courses. Moreover, I give lectures and workshops regarding Art, Science, and Data Visualisation for academics and general.
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Lab members

2023-Present
Kamil Więcek. M.Sc.
Process Engineer
Lab Alumni
Jędrzej Mazur, Intern, 03/2023-06/2023. Currently: Ph.D. student, Center for Structural Systems Biology, Liebniz Institute of Virology, Germany.
Łukasz Szynal, Intern, 03/2024-04/2024. Currently: M.Sc. student, University of Opole, Poland.
Oliwia Filas, Process Engineer, 09/2023-08/2024.
Matia Fossatti, Predoctoral student, 03/2024-01/2025. Currently: Ph.D. student, University of Bremen, Germany.