Senior Scientist
Abbott Laboratories
Jia Pei (JP) Chan, Ph.D., joined Abbott Nutrition R&D in Singapore in 2018, supporting pediatric nutrition (Similac) and preclinical research on the Brain Health Platform. In 2021, he relocated to Columbus as a full-time Senior Scientist, focusing on novel technologies to support neurodevelopment and cognitive health. In June 2024, he transitioned to the Pediatric Specialty Nutrition group, where he now supports clinical science and studies about food allergies and gastrointestinal issues in the pediatric population.
JP's PhD research focused on MFSD2A, a key lipid transporter at the blood-brain barrier essential for DHA delivery to the brain.