Emerson Chen

Emerson Chen is a Senior Professor at Oregon Health & Science University specializing in gastrointestinal oncology, with a particular focus on colorectal cancer and surgical oncology. His research integrates molecular pathology, radiation oncology, and novel therapeutic strategies for advanced solid tumors. Recent work includes the FIERCE study evaluating neoadjuvant trifluridine/tipiracil with concurrent radiation in resectable rectal cancer, phase III trials on trilaciclib in metastatic colorectal cancer, and investigations into HER2-targeted therapy for biliary tract cancers. He has also examined epigenetic landscapes in gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors and time toxicity in EGFR-mutant lung cancer. His publications appear in JAMA Oncology, Cancers, and Clinical Colorectal Cancer, reflecting his translational impact on cancer treatment and care.