陳振炎博士回憶錄(國際英文版)
Game Changer: From Poverty to the Pursuit of Passions: The Life Story of Michael Cheng-Yien Chen- Ph
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本書是美籍台人知名國際生技醫學家陳振炎博士的英文自傳。這位來自台中的台灣囡仔，出生於1940 年代日據時代，幼年四歲喪母，爾後經歷病痛、貧困、戰爭，看遍人生百態，在窮困中的年代卻積極奮鬥；在東海大學結識了相知一生的靈魂伴侶──後來成為陳夫人的陳阮明珠（Pearl Chen），兩人秉持著對生物醫學的喜愛，開啟了一生亦師亦友的人生樂章。陳振炎博士台大醫學院畢業後，取得美國北卡羅來納大學教堂山分校（UNC）醫學院深造的機會，夫妻倆在美國生醫界取得許多重要的生物醫學專利，兩人在世界一流的醫學研究機構──美國國立衛生研究院 （NIH）──與頂尖的醫生和研究人員一起工作，以改善人類健康，創造福祉為己任。
“Game Changer”一詞來自一個科學實驗。如果一項實驗不起作用，則重新設計實驗並再次進行，直到實驗有效。實驗中的變化可以說是“改變遊戲規則”。就像中國的老諺語：“天助自助者也！”
""Life for a young Taiwanese boy growing up in a Japanese-controlled country in the 1940s was not easy. He was certainly not born with a silver spoon in his mouth. At a vulnerable age of only four, he would lose his mother to a skin infection that in today’s world would have been easily treated with a trip to the doctor’s office. War, poverty, and the daily struggle to survive would set the stage for a real life Cinderella story complete with a harsh stepmother, a fairy godmother, and a beautiful princess who would transform his world.
This is the awe-inspiring life story of Dr. Michael Cheng-Yien Chen, a man who was able to endure the hardships of loss, poverty, and war to discover his gift of academic excellence, find his soulmate, and pursue the American dream. Dr. Chen’s work ethic comes from the poor environment he grew up in and from his experiences struggling to promote himself and his career. His American Dream starts from his campus life in the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), and prospers on his career life in National Institutes of Health (NIH) - a world-class medical research institute where top doctors and researchers work together to improve human health.
The phrase “Game Changer” comes from a scientific experiment. If one experiment does not work, then redesign the experiment and do it again until the experiment works. The changes in the experiment are what “Changes the Game” so to speak. Just like the old Chinese proverb: “God will help a person who helps himself first!”
“Game Changer”一詞來自一個科學實驗。如果一項實驗不起作用，則重新設計實驗並再次進行，直到實驗有效。實驗中的變化可以說是“改變遊戲規則”。就像中國的老諺語：“天助自助者也！”
""Life for a young Taiwanese boy growing up in a Japanese-controlled country in the 1940s was not easy. He was certainly not born with a silver spoon in his mouth. At a vulnerable age of only four, he would lose his mother to a skin infection that in today’s world would have been easily treated with a trip to the doctor’s office. War, poverty, and the daily struggle to survive would set the stage for a real life Cinderella story complete with a harsh stepmother, a fairy godmother, and a beautiful princess who would transform his world.
This is the awe-inspiring life story of Dr. Michael Cheng-Yien Chen, a man who was able to endure the hardships of loss, poverty, and war to discover his gift of academic excellence, find his soulmate, and pursue the American dream. Dr. Chen’s work ethic comes from the poor environment he grew up in and from his experiences struggling to promote himself and his career. His American Dream starts from his campus life in the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), and prospers on his career life in National Institutes of Health (NIH) - a world-class medical research institute where top doctors and researchers work together to improve human health.
The phrase “Game Changer” comes from a scientific experiment. If one experiment does not work, then redesign the experiment and do it again until the experiment works. The changes in the experiment are what “Changes the Game” so to speak. Just like the old Chinese proverb: “God will help a person who helps himself first!”
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Life for a young Taiwanese boy growing up in a Japanese-controlled country in the 1940s was not easy. He was certainly not born with a silver spoon in his mouth. At a vulnerable age of only four, he would lose his mother to a skin infection that in today’s world would have been easily treated with a trip to the doctor’s office. War, poverty, and the daily struggle to survive would set the stage for a real life Cinderella story complete with a harsh stepmother, a fairy godmother, and a beautiful princess who would transform his world.
This is the awe-inspiring life story of Michael Cheng-Yien Chen, a man who was able to endure the hardships of loss, poverty, and war to discover his gift of academic excellence, find his soulmate, and pursue the American dream. He has touched the lives of those around him and has helped pave the way for a healthier world through his scientific contributions.
Written in his own words, this is the story of a man who instilled in those around him the value of family, education, and the unyielding passion to be your best. He is a man I am proud to call my father.
—James Lian-Hsu Chen
This is the awe-inspiring life story of Michael Cheng-Yien Chen, a man who was able to endure the hardships of loss, poverty, and war to discover his gift of academic excellence, find his soulmate, and pursue the American dream. He has touched the lives of those around him and has helped pave the way for a healthier world through his scientific contributions.
Written in his own words, this is the story of a man who instilled in those around him the value of family, education, and the unyielding passion to be your best. He is a man I am proud to call my father.
—James Lian-Hsu Chen
目錄
Contents
Foreword
Introduction
Early Childhood
Beginning School
Tiger Stepmother’s Hard Labor Camp at Home
Religious Upbringing and Chinese Philosophy
Dawn’s Early Light and Sunset Red
Eye on the Prize
The American Dream
The Long March
To the Future Generation
Additional Materials
In Memory of Pearl Chen
Pearl Chen Obituary
Pearl and Michael Chen’s Professional Achievements
Pearl M. Chen Professional Experience and Recognition
Pearl M. Chen Patents
Pearl M. Chen Publications
Michael C. Chen Professional Experience and Recognition
Michael C. Chen Patents
Michael C. Chen Publication
Michael C. Chen Books
Michael C. Chen Sports Achievements
My Ancestry
Family Tree
Afterword
Family Photos
Foreword
Introduction
Early Childhood
Beginning School
Tiger Stepmother’s Hard Labor Camp at Home
Religious Upbringing and Chinese Philosophy
Dawn’s Early Light and Sunset Red
Eye on the Prize
The American Dream
The Long March
To the Future Generation
Additional Materials
In Memory of Pearl Chen
Pearl Chen Obituary
Pearl and Michael Chen’s Professional Achievements
Pearl M. Chen Professional Experience and Recognition
Pearl M. Chen Patents
Pearl M. Chen Publications
Michael C. Chen Professional Experience and Recognition
Michael C. Chen Patents
Michael C. Chen Publication
Michael C. Chen Books
Michael C. Chen Sports Achievements
My Ancestry
Family Tree
Afterword
Family Photos
序／導讀
My life story is one of a first-generation immigrant who left Taiwan for further education and a new life in the United States. Naturally, my grandchildren are interested in understanding how their grandparents came from a country so different from the United States, the country of birth for all of my grandchildren. In addition, they want to know how their grandparents adapted to life in the US and built successful careers. This is my opportunity to write the story of my childhood, education, immigration and later life, so that my children, grandchildren, and future generations will have a better understanding of their roots. It is also an important occasion to impart some of my advice and perspective on how they can be successful individuals and members of the world in which they live.
The writing of this story happens to coincide with my fiftieth wedding anniversary, March 8, 2014. I dedicate this story to my wife, Pearl, my other half. We have lived and worked together for so many years to raise a family and make our dreams become a reality. Stories are always winners because stories are the glue that holds families together. The best way to connect with children and grandchildren is by telling stories.
My life started with a lot of hardship and I struggled to adapt to the difficult environment. I overcame the hardship and my story ends happily. I’d like to share some of my advice to give my future generations guidance and inspiration.
—Michael Cheng-Yien Chen, PhD
The writing of this story happens to coincide with my fiftieth wedding anniversary, March 8, 2014. I dedicate this story to my wife, Pearl, my other half. We have lived and worked together for so many years to raise a family and make our dreams become a reality. Stories are always winners because stories are the glue that holds families together. The best way to connect with children and grandchildren is by telling stories.
My life started with a lot of hardship and I struggled to adapt to the difficult environment. I overcame the hardship and my story ends happily. I’d like to share some of my advice to give my future generations guidance and inspiration.
—Michael Cheng-Yien Chen, PhD
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