Wenqi (Wayne) Zeng MD, PhD, Facmg
About Wenqi (Wayne) Zeng MD, PhD, Facmg
Wenqi (Wayne) Zeng is a Co-founder and Senior Vice President at Apostle Inc and serves as the CLIA CAP Lab Director at Apostle Diagnostics. He holds a PhD in Molecular Pathology and has extensive experience in clinical molecular genetics and laboratory management.
Work at Apostle
Wenqi Zeng serves as Co-founder and Senior Vice President at Apostle Inc, a role he has held since 2017. He is instrumental in the company's operations within the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to his position at Apostle Inc, he has been the CLIA CAP Lab Director at Apostle Diagnostics since 2020, overseeing laboratory operations and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Education and Expertise
Wenqi Zeng earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Molecular Pathology and Molecular Genetics from the University of Otago, Dunedin School of Medicine, completing his studies from 1997 to 2001. He also holds a Bachelor of Medicine (MD) from Central South University, Xiang-Ya Medical School, where he studied from 1984 to 1989. His education is complemented by various fellowships, including a Fellow of Clinical Molecular Genetics from Harvard Medical School, where he focused on Human/Medical Genetics and Medical Genomics.
Background
Wenqi Zeng has a diverse professional background in molecular genetics and diagnostics. He previously worked as Chief Medical Officer at Simcere Pharmaceutical Group for one year and served as Co-Director of Clinical Molecular Genetics at City of Hope for five years. His experience also includes a role as Senior Director at Quest Diagnostics and Laboratory Director at Ambry Genetics, contributing to his extensive knowledge in clinical molecular genetics.
Licenses and Certifications
Wenqi Zeng holds multiple licenses that reflect his expertise in laboratory management. He possesses a California State Lab Director License and a Clinical Molecular Genetics Lab Director License from both CAP and CLIA. Additionally, he has a New York State License in molecular genetics and molecular oncology, showcasing his qualifications in specialized areas of genetics.
Professional Experience
Wenqi Zeng has held several significant positions throughout his career. He worked as a Fellow of Clinical Molecular Genetics at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital for five years. His roles at Ambry Genetics and Quest Diagnostics further established his reputation in the field. His experience spans over two decades, focusing on clinical molecular genetics and diagnostics.