Summer Zhao
About Summer Zhao
Summer Zhao is a Clinical Research Physician at BeiGene in Shanghai, with extensive experience in hematology and oncology.
Current Role at BeiGene
Summer Zhao is currently serving as a Clinical Research Physician at BeiGene in Shanghai, China. She started this role in June 2020 and is involved in the clinical development of Celgene legacy products in hematology, including luspatercept and fedratinib. Her work focuses on advancing treatment options in hematology and oncology, leveraging her extensive experience in these fields.
Previous Experience at Bristol-Myers Squibb
From 2018 to 2020, Summer Zhao worked as a Clinical Research Physician at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Shanghai, China. During her two-year tenure, she contributed to clinical development projects, honing her expertise in hematology and oncology. This role allowed her to deepen her understanding of treatment development in these critical medical fields.
Role at AstraZeneca
Summer Zhao served as a Medical Science Liaison at AstraZeneca from 2017 to 2018 for 10 months in Shanghai, China. In this capacity, she was responsible for bridging clinical practice and pharmaceutical research, providing valuable insights and support to clinical development teams.
Clinical Practice at Ruijin Hospital
From 2015 to 2017, Summer Zhao worked as a Hematologist at Ruijin Hospital, affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. Her role involved direct clinical practice in hematology, offering her practical experience and reinforcing her medical knowledge in the field.
Educational Background
Summer Zhao achieved her Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Internal Medicine with a focus on Hematology/Oncology from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, where she studied from 2006 to 2015. She also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Genomic Genetics from Université Paris Cité, studying from 2010 to 2011. This educational foundation has equipped her with a robust knowledge base in both clinical medicine and genomic genetics, essential for her roles in clinical research and development.