Ke Li
About Ke Li
Ke Li is a Research Investigator at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Redwood City, CA, with extensive experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, and immuno-oncology.
Professional Background
Ke Li is currently a Research Investigator at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Redwood City, CA. Prior to this, Li worked as a Scientist at Henlix Inc. from 2017 to 2018 in Fremont. He also held the position of Postdoc Fellow at The J. David Gladstone Institutes from 2011 to 2016 in the San Francisco Bay Area, and served as a Research Associate (Postdoc Fellow) at The Scripps Research Institute from 2010 to 2011 in San Diego. Li's foundational experience includes working as an Assistant Investigator at the Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences from 2009 to 2010 in Shanghai.
Education and Expertise
Ke Li earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology from the Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, where he studied from 2004 to 2009. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Shandong University, completed in 2004. Li's educational background is enriched with specialized knowledge in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, and Immuno-oncology.
Skills and Techniques
Ke Li has hands-on experience in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) library preparation, operating NGS machines like MiSeq, and data processing. His skills extend to the isolation, manipulation, and characterization of DNA, RNA, and proteins. Li is proficient in protein/antibody production, purification, and characterization, and has demonstrated competence in antibody expression across various systems including transient transfection and stable cell line generation. His expertise also covers small molecule screening and functional mechanism investigation.
Research and Analytical Experience
In his current and past roles, Ke Li has utilized molecular biology approaches to prepare NGS samples in high throughput. He operates and maintains MiSeq machines for NGS and processes and analyzes NGS data using platforms like Galaxy, Seven Bridges, and Abgenesis. His extensive experience in NGS includes library preparation, machine operation, and data analytics, making him adept in both practical applications and theoretical understanding of NGS technologies.