Dr Chen is a current M.Phil candidate in affiliation with the University of Queensland. She has a keen interest in the field of head and neck cancer and has presented her research at multiple international conferences. Dr Chen has undertaken years of unaccredited Otolaryngology training at institutions including Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Tweed Valley Hospital and Gold Coast University Hospital. She has a passion for teaching, research and education and currently holds the position of Associate Academic Lecturer at the University of Queensland.