Jiahua Li
About Jiahua Li
Jiahua Li serves as the Executive Director of Clinical Development at Alpine Immune Sciences, Inc., where he has worked since 2024. He has a strong background in nephrology and clinical development, having held various positions in notable institutions and earned degrees from Peking University and the University of Southern California.
Current Role at Alpine Immune Sciences
Jiahua Li serves as the Executive Director of Clinical Development at Alpine Immune Sciences, Inc. since 2024. In this role, he oversees clinical development strategies and initiatives, contributing to the advancement of therapeutic solutions. Prior to this position, he held the role of Senior Medical Director of Clinical Development at the same organization from 2022 to 2024.
Education and Academic Background
Jiahua Li completed his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at Peking University from 2003 to 2009. He furthered his education at the University of Southern California, where he earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Systems Biology and Diseases from 2009 to 2013. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his clinical and research endeavors.
Clinical Experience and Specialization
Jiahua Li specializes in the intersection of cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic syndromes. He has extensive clinical experience, having worked as a Nephrologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital since 2019. He also completed a Nephrology Fellowship at the same institution from 2016 to 2019, focusing on advanced chronic kidney disease.
Previous Positions in Clinical Development
Before his current role, Jiahua Li worked at Akebia Therapeutics as Associate Medical Director of Clinical Development from 2021 to 2022. He also held the position of Medical Director of Clinical Development for a brief period in 2022. His experience in clinical development spans various roles, enhancing his expertise in the field.
Teaching and Instruction at Harvard Medical School
Jiahua Li has served as an Instructor at Harvard Medical School since 2020. In this capacity, he contributes to the education of medical students and fellows, sharing his knowledge in nephrology and clinical development. His teaching role complements his clinical practice and research activities.