Herbert Chen, MD (Surgical Oncology, General Surgery)
Professor and Chairman, Department of SurgeryThe University of Alabama at Birmingham
2000 6th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233
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Dr Chen and his research laboratory staff investigate the development, progression, and treatment of endocrine tumors including gastrointestinal carcinoids, thyroid cancer, adrenal cancer, and pancreatic islet cell tumors. They are focusing on the role of cellular signaling pathways in the differentiation and growth of neuroendocrine tumors including carcinoid, pancreatic islet cell, pheochromocytoma, and medullary thyroid cancer.