Xiaoyu Li
About Xiaoyu Li
Xiaoyu Li is a Senior Research Investigator/Postdoctoral Fellow at BeiGene in Beijing, China, with extensive experience in medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis.
Current Position at BeiGene
Xiaoyu Li is currently a Senior Research Investigator/Postdoctoral Fellow at BeiGene, based in the Changping District of Beijing, China. Li has been with the company since February 2022, focusing on anticancer drug discovery. His work involves the design and synthesis of bioactive small molecules, alongside evaluating data on various physiochemical properties and conducting in vivo efficacy studies.
Past Role at Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies
From 2021 to 2022, Xiaoyu Li served as a Scientist of Medicinal Chemistry at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, located in Pudong, Shanghai, China. During his tenure, Li worked on advanced medicinal chemistry projects, contributing to the development of new therapeutic compounds.
Postdoctoral Research at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Xiaoyu Li worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2019 to 2021. His research during this period significantly contributed to the field, leveraging his expertise in organic synthesis, including the synthesis of bioactive small molecules and total synthesis of natural products.
Educational Background
Xiaoyu Li holds a Ph.D. and an M.S. in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Peking Union Medical College, obtained between 2012 and 2018. Additionally, Li earned a B.S. in Pharmaceutical Engineering from Shenyang Pharmaceutical University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy, completed between 2005 and 2009.
Professional Experience in China
Li's early career includes significant roles in various pharmaceutical companies in China. He was a Senior Research Investigator at Pharmaron in 2018 and an Assistant Investigator at WuXi AppTec China from 2009 to 2010. Both positions involved substantial work in organic synthesis and bioactive molecule development.