Byong Kang
About Byong Kang
Byong Kang is a Scientist II specializing in Protein Engineering at Asher Biotherapeutics in the San Francisco Bay Area, a position he has held since 2021. He previously conducted research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for six years and has experience in various roles within the biotechnology and education sectors.
Work at Asher Bio
Byong Kang has been employed at Asher Biotherapeutics as a Scientist II in Protein Engineering since 2021. In this role, he contributes to the development and optimization of protein-based therapeutics. His work is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he collaborates with a team focused on advancing biotherapeutic solutions.
Education and Expertise
Byong Kang studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 2015 to 2021, earning a graduate degree while working in the Wittrup Lab. His educational background also includes a bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. His academic training has equipped him with a strong foundation in protein engineering and biochemistry.
Background
Before joining Asher Biotherapeutics, Byong Kang gained extensive research experience at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as a Graduate Researcher in the Wittrup Lab from 2015 to 2021. He also worked as a Postbac IRTA Fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIAID) in the HIV-Specific Immunity Section from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he served as a Tutor at C2 Education in 2012 and completed an internship at MedImmune in 2010.
Previous Experience
Byong Kang's previous roles include working as a Graduate Researcher at MIT, where he focused on protein engineering projects. He also held a position as a Postbac IRTA Fellow at the National Institutes of Health, contributing to research on HIV-specific immunity. His early career included tutoring at C2 Education and an internship at MedImmune, where he gained insights into process biochemistry.