2015 - Development of the first female-specific antidepressant.

* Chen’s research focuses on the development of sex specific treatments for depression, anxiety and PTSD. * Her work has shown that women are twice as likely as men to develop depression, often exhibiting different symptoms. * Worked on creating the first female-specific antidepressant. * While at MIT, Chen worked with Dr. Steve Ramirez on memory manipulation for the treatment of PTSD and depression.

Pharmacological prophylactics against stress-induced affective disorder in females

Category:
Women's Health

Completion Status:
yes

Patent Number:
11491120

Co-Inventor:
Christine Ann Denny