Prof. Li Jia CHEN

Research Area

1. New treatments for age-related macular degeneration
2. Myopia prevention and control in childre
3. Molecular genetics of major eye diseases & precision medicine
4. Biobank and big-data studies

Professional Profile

Professor Guy LJ Chen is a Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and Head of the Graduate Division of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, also serving as an Honorary Consultant at the Prince of Wales Hospital and Hong Kong Eye Hospital.

His research is centered on the molecular and clinical genetics of major eye diseases, with a specialization in vitreoretinal and macular conditions. His work spans macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinitis pigmentosa, glaucoma, and myopia. Utilizing a multi-omics approach—including genomics, metabolomics, and proteomics—he and his team have identified numerous novel disease genes, loci, and biomarkers. He has also led a number of therapeutic trials for macular diseases. Professor Chen has authored over 236 SCI-indexed publications and has secured over HK$11 million in competitive research funding as principal investigator. His H-index was 55 as of September 2025.

Professor Chen is highly active in the international ophthalmic community. He served as the Co-congress President for the Asia-Pacific Vitreo-retinal Society (APVRS) Annual Congress 2023 and holds leadership roles in the APVRS and Hong Kong Vitreo-retinal Society. An esteemed international speaker, he has delivered over 50 invited lectures. His contributions have been recognized with several awards, including the HKAM Distinguished Young Fellow (2019) and the APAO Distinguish Service Award (2025).