Yanyan Lu
About Yanyan Lu
Yanyan Lu is an Associate Principal Scientist at Alkermes with a strong background in mass spectrometry and extensive experience in DMPK, TK, and DK analysis.
Current Position at Alkermes
Yanyan Lu holds the position of Associate Principal Scientist at Alkermes. In this role, Yanyan applies their extensive expertise in DMPK, TK, and DK analysis within a GLP laboratory environment to enhance drug development processes. Their responsibilities encompass leading projects involving the characterization and quantitation of biomolecules, including small drug molecules, proteins, and glycans.
Previous Roles at Alkermes
Prior to their current role, Yanyan Lu served as a Senior Scientist at Alkermes from 2021 to 2022, followed by a role as a Scientist from 2018 to 2021 in the Greater Boston Area. Throughout this period, Yanyan contributed to various scientific initiatives, building a strong foundation in mass spectrometry and bioanalytical chemistry.
Experience at Nextcea, Inc.
Before joining Alkermes, Yanyan worked as an Analytical Scientist at Nextcea, Inc. from 2017 to 2018. Located in Woburn, MA, Yanyan's role involved conducting analytical studies to support drug development, leveraging their expertise in mass spectrometry for qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Research at Boston University School of Medicine
Yanyan Lu spent six years as a Research Assistant in Prof. Dr. Catherine E. Costello's lab at the Center for Biomedical Mass Spectrometry at Boston University School of Medicine. During this tenure from 2009 to 2015, Yanyan focused on qualitative and quantitative mass-spectrometry-related projects, including small molecule structure elucidation, peptide mass fingerprinting, intact protein analysis, N-glycan analysis, and LC-MS/MS characterization.
Educational Background
Yanyan Lu earned a Ph.D. in Mass Spectrometry/Bioanalytical/Biochemistry from Boston University, where they also conducted significant research. Before that, Yanyan obtained a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and a Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry from Tsinghua University. This robust educational foundation has underpinned Yanyan's career in bioanalysis and mass spectrometry.
Expertise in Bioanalysis and Mass Spectrometry
Yanyan Lu specializes in assay development for the characterization and quantitation of biomolecules. Their expertise includes analyzing small drug molecules, proteins, and glycans. With a strong background in both qualitative and quantitative mass spectrometry, Yanyan has contributed significantly to projects involving small molecule structure elucidation, peptide mass fingerprinting, and LC-MS/MS characterization.