Yi-Bin Chen grew up in New Jersey. He majored in molecular biophysics and biochemistry, earning a B.S./M.S. at Yale University before attending medical school at Harvard Medical School. Subsequently, he did his internship and residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, including an additional year as Chief Resident. This was followed by a fellowship in hematology/oncology at the Dana-Farber Mass General Brigham combined program. In 2008, he joined the staff of the Blood & Marrow Transplant (BMT) Program at the MGH Cancer Center, has served as Director of Clinical Research since 2012 and was named overall Program Director in 2016. His interests mainly revolve around improving the outcomes of patients undergoing autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation. He has led original clinical trials involving all aspects of BMT, including conditioning regimens, alternative graft sources, novel approaches concerning the prevention and therapy of acute and chronic graft-vs-host disease (GVHD) and the use of maintenance therapies after BMT. He collaborates extensively with local and national colleagues as well as industry in addition to developing his own original clinical trials. He currently lives in Needham, MA with his wife and two children.
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Mass General Transplant Center: Bone Marrow Transplant Program
55 Fruit St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-724-1124
Mass General Cancer Center in Waltham
52 Second Ave.
Suite 1110
Waltham, MA 02451
Phone: 781-487-6100
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Dr. Chen is the Director for the BMT program at MGH. His research interests mainly revolve around improving the outcomes for patients undergoing autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation. He serves as institution and overall principal investigator for many clinical trials. MGH is an active participant in several national collaborative group trials, specifically from Alliance and the BMT CTN. In addition, Dr. Chen currently lead the following investigative efforts:
Dr. Chen invites you to contact him directly to inquire about the latest clinical investigations available at MGH.
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As usual everyone was very helpful
Dr. Chen is a totally caring, knowledgeable professional. He is a delight to know and I feel very lucky to have him for my doctor. His care is 10 plus.
I always feel as though I am the only individual he sees, but I know that is not the case. My experiences are always excellent.
Dr.Chen is very thorough and thoughtful about your illness.
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Dr. Chen is a wonderful oncologist and a great person.
My doctor, Dr. Chen has been incredibly successful in giving me health and cure from a very difficult illness. He and his team have cared for me from the beginning by informing me during my treatment, explaining and urging me to stay on top of medication and giving me hope of cure. The professional attitude as well as warmth and kindness has given ... Read More
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