Jian Tang
About Jian Tang
Jian Tang is a scientist currently working at Bristol Myers Squibb in the Greater Brisbane Area, with a background in medicinal chemistry and chemical biology.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Jian Tang currently serves as a Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb, based in the Greater Brisbane Area. In this role, Jian contributes to various research initiatives in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery, leveraging extensive academic and research background to drive innovative solutions in the pharmaceutical industry.
Experience as Research Assistant at University of Minnesota
From 2017 to 2022, Jian Tang held the position of Research Assistant at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. During this five-year period, Jian focused on research in medicinal chemistry and chemical biology, publishing several research papers in peer-reviewed journals and presenting findings at major international conferences such as the American Chemical Society (ACS) meetings. Jian also mentored undergraduate students and developed a novel synthetic pathway for a potential therapeutic compound.
Tenure at Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health
Jian Tang worked as a Research Assistant at the Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences from 2013 to 2016. This role involved extensive research in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry, forming a solid foundation for Jian's subsequent academic pursuits and professional achievements in the field.
Educational Background
Jian Tang completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities from 2016 to 2022. Prior to that, Jian earned a Master of Science (MS) in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences between 2012 and 2016. Jian’s academic journey began with a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Chemical Engineering from Qingdao University of Science and Technology, achieved from 2008 to 2012.
Research Contributions and Collaborations
During the PhD program at the University of Minnesota, Jian Tang published several research papers in peer-reviewed journals and secured a research grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for a project on novel drug discovery. Jian collaborated with interdisciplinary teams on projects that intersected medicinal chemistry and chemical biology. Additionally, Jian was actively involved in the university’s Chemistry Graduate Student Organization, organizing seminars and networking events to foster academic and professional growth within the community.