Annie Yu, Ph.D.
About Annie Yu, Ph.D.
Annie Yu, Ph.D., is a Principal Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb with extensive experience in cancer immunotherapy and data science.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Annie Yu, Ph.D., currently serves as a Principal Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, she applies her extensive background in biomedical sciences and data science to advance the company's research initiatives, particularly in the field of immuno-oncology. Her responsibilities include managing projects that encompass both clinical and preclinical drug development, utilizing her expertise to track clinical trials and confirm the mechanisms of action of therapeutic agents.
Previous Experience at Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Annie Yu worked as a Data Scientist at the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy from 2021 to 2022. During her tenure, she focused on analyzing data to support immuno-oncology research. Her work contributed to understanding the effectiveness and mechanisms of immunotherapy treatments, leveraging her skills in data science for the institute's research projects.
Role at Cancer Research Institute (CRI)
Annie Yu spent three years at the Cancer Research Institute (CRI) in New York, NY. From 2018 to 2019, she worked as a Research Analyst, after which she was promoted to Data Scientist, serving in this role from 2019 to 2021. Her responsibilities at CRI included managing and analyzing data related to clinical trials and preclinical studies, focusing on immuno-oncology agents. She was instrumental in leveraging data science to support CRI's mission of advancing cancer research.
Education and Academic Background
Annie Yu obtained her Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, General from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where she conducted five years of research from 2013 to 2018. Her doctoral research included confirming the mechanism of action with site-directed mutagenesis of recombinant proteins, adding significant value to the field of biochemistry. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and a Master of Arts in Biotechnology from Boston University, completed between 2008 and 2012.
Early Research Experience
Annie Yu's research career began at Boston University, where she served as an Undergraduate Researcher from 2011 to 2012. Following this, she worked at SUNY Downstate Medical Center as a Senior Research Support Specialist for eight months before pursuing her graduate studies. While at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, she worked under the guidance of Arvin C. Dar, Ph.D., as a Graduate Research Assistant for five years. Her early research experiences laid a strong foundation for her subsequent roles in cancer research and immunotherapy.