Deborah Ng
About Deborah Ng
Deborah Ng is a Senior Scientific Associate at BenchSci, with a strong academic background in Medical Biophysics and Biochemistry. She has held various leadership roles, including co-founding the MBP Career Development Association and representing graduate students at the University of Toronto.
Current Role at BenchSci
Deborah Ng has been serving as a Senior Scientific Associate at BenchSci since 2018. In this role, she applies her expertise in scientific research and biophysics to contribute to the company's mission of accelerating drug discovery through data-driven insights. Her responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams and utilizing her background in medical biophysics to enhance the company's scientific initiatives.
Education and Academic Background
Deborah Ng completed her PhD in Medical Biophysics at the University of Toronto from 2012 to 2019. Prior to that, she earned a Master of Science in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences from McMaster University, where she studied from 2009 to 2011. Her undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Medical Sciences in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from Western University, completed from 2005 to 2009.
Professional Experience at McMaster University
Deborah Ng worked as an MSc Graduate Researcher at McMaster University from 2009 to 2011. During her time there, she focused on research in biochemistry and biomedical sciences. This role provided her with foundational research skills and experience that contributed to her subsequent academic and professional endeavors.
Leadership in Graduate Student Associations
From 2014 to 2018, Deborah Ng co-founded and served as Co-President of the Medical Biophysics Graduate Student Association. In this capacity, she led five committees to organize academic symposiums, social events, and departmental reviews, representing over 200 graduate students in the Department of Medical Biophysics. Her leadership facilitated communication between students and faculty executives, ensuring student issues were addressed.
PhD Graduate Student Experience
Deborah Ng was a PhD Graduate Student at the University of Toronto from 2012 to 2019. Throughout her doctoral studies, she engaged in extensive research in the field of medical biophysics, contributing to her expertise and knowledge in the discipline. Her experience in this role laid the groundwork for her current position at BenchSci.