Chen X. Chen

Dr. Chen X. Chen is the Sorensen Endowed Professor at the College of Nursing, with a joint appointment in the College of Engineering. Her research integrates pain management, women's health, and biobehavioral science, with a focus on dysmenorrhea-menstrual pain. She aims to improve its measurement, uncover underlying mechanisms, and enhance clinical care. Her work has been supported by several NIH institutes, including the National Institute of Nursing Research, the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, and NICHD. She currently leads a $2.9 million NICHD-funded R01 project investigating the vaginal microbiome's role in dysmenorrhea. Dr. Chen has over 40 peer-reviewed publications, cited in more than 50 countries, and featured in popular media. A dedicated mentor, she supports early-stage investigators across disciplines and has been recognized with the Indiana University Trustees Teaching Award. She serves on committees for the U.S. Association for the Study of Pain and the Council for Advancement of Nursing Science, and reviews grants for NIH and the VA. As Co-Director of the UA Center for Health and Technology (CHaT), she leads interdisciplinary research and educational initiatives bridging healthcare and technology. Dr. Chen is a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and a Mayday Fellow.