Gwendolyn Chen

professional clinical earnest measured

Gwendolyn Chen directs cardiology at Duke Medical Center and spearheads clinical research on intercessory prayer. She conducted a double-blind, placebo-controlled study revealing an 11% drop in cardiac events among patients receiving remote prayers. Senator Hoebuck introduces her to White House senior staff, including Toby Ziegler, where she pitches these results to secure a $115,000 NIH grant for expanded trials. Chen delivers findings with clinical precision, bridging medical science and faith-based inquiry amid high-stakes political negotiations.

2 appearances

Also known as: Dr. Gwendolyn Chen

Gwendolyn Chen's Journey

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S4E12 · Guns Not Butter

Counting Votes, Buying Prayers

Professional and restrained; she presents data without evangelism, aware of the political context but focused on results.

Dr. Gwendolyn Chen stands with Hoebuck and summarizes a double-blind, placebo-controlled study claiming an 11% reduction in cardiac events among prayed-for patients, lending clinical language and empirical framing to Hoebuck's …

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S4E12 · Guns Not Butter

Prayer for a Vote — Hoebuck's Price

Measured and earnest; invested in having her research taken seriously despite its sensitive subject.

Dr. Chen calmly presents clinical results from a double‑blind, placebo‑controlled trial, quantifying an 11% reduction in cardiac events among prayed‑for patients and offering herself as a credible, non‑sectarian scientific witness.

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