Ping Xiang
About Ping Xiang
Ping Xiang is a Research Scientist with a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and an M.S. in Chemistry, currently working at AbCellera in Vancouver, Canada. With over eighteen years of research experience, he specializes in human disease-related studies and has expertise in bioinorganic chemistry, protein chemistry, and cancer biology.
Work at AbCellera
Ping Xiang has been employed as a Research Scientist at AbCellera since 2018. In this role, he contributes to the company's mission of advancing therapeutic antibody discovery. His work involves applying his extensive research background to innovative projects in the biotechnology sector, particularly focusing on human disease-related studies.
Education and Expertise
Ping Xiang holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. He also earned a Master of Science in Chemistry from Nanjing University, completing his studies from 1996 to 1999. His undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Nanjing University, which he obtained from 1992 to 1996. His academic background supports his expertise in bioinorganic chemistry, protein chemistry, and biochemistry.
Background
Ping Xiang has a diverse professional background with significant experience in research. He worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Washington from 2003 to 2007 and at the BC Cancer Agency from 2007 to 2014. Following his postdoctoral work, he served as a Research Associate at the BC Cancer Agency from 2014 to 2018. His research has spanned various fields, including cancer biology and gene regulation.
Research Experience
With a total of eighteen years of research experience, Ping Xiang has developed expertise in several areas related to human diseases. His work includes utilizing CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing tools for modeling and understanding diseases. He has conducted research in bioinorganic chemistry, protein chemistry, food biology, hematology, embryonic stem cells, and cancer biology, reflecting a broad and impactful research portfolio.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional work, Ping Xiang enjoys cooking and gardening. These activities reflect his interests in creativity and nurturing, providing a balance to his scientific endeavors.