Yao Zhang, MD, Mph
About Yao Zhang, MD, Mph
Yao Zhang, MD, MPH, serves as the Executive Director of Clinical Research at Brii Biosciences in Beijing, China. With a background in medicine and public health, he has extensive experience in national public health programs and collaboration across various sectors to enhance healthcare in developing regions.
Work at Brii Biosciences
Yao Zhang serves as the Executive Director of Clinical Research at Brii Biosciences, a position held since 2018. In this role, Zhang focuses on advancing healthcare through innovative research and high-quality clinical studies. The work emphasizes improving health outcomes in developing regions, aligning with the company's mission to address unmet medical needs.
Education and Expertise
Yao Zhang earned a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree in Epidemiology and Quantitative Methods from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, studying from 2012 to 2013. Zhang also holds a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from Peking Union Medical College, completed between 1995 and 2003. This educational background supports a strong foundation in public health and clinical research.
Background
Before joining Brii Biosciences, Yao Zhang worked at FHI 360 as the Associate Research Director for Global Research Services from 2013 to 2018. Prior to that, Zhang held the position of Associate Chief Physician of Preventive Medicine at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention from 2009 to 2013. This experience includes significant involvement in public health initiatives in China.
Achievements
Yao Zhang has extensive experience collaborating with governmental, non-governmental, and academic organizations, focusing on improving healthcare in developing settings. Zhang possesses rich experience in national public health programs in China, contributing to various initiatives aimed at enhancing health outcomes.