Xue Fan W.
About Xue Fan W.
Xue Fan W. is a Senior Associate Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb with extensive experience in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, and drug development.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Xue Fan W. currently holds the position of Senior Associate Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. In this role, Xue Fan W. is involved in various aspects of preclinical drug discovery and development. The responsibilities include developing preclinical screening assays and conducting in vivo PKPD/efficacy studies to support drug development initiatives. These tasks are critical for identifying potential therapeutic compounds and advancing them through the drug development pipeline.
Previous Experience at Biogen
From 2019 to 2021, Xue Fan W. worked as an Associate Scientist III at Biogen, located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. During this period, Xue Fan W. contributed to the company's drug development programs, particularly in the areas of biomarker identification and molecular imaging techniques. This role built upon a solid foundation of laboratory skills and scientific knowledge, enhancing Biogen's research capabilities.
Educational Background and Expertise
Xue Fan W. pursued higher education at the University of Toronto, earning a Master of Applied Science in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from 2017 to 2019. Earlier, Xue Fan W. completed a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences, Physiology at Western University, from 2012 to 2016. This educational background provided a robust foundation in both the theoretical and practical aspects of biomedical engineering and sciences. Xue Fan W.'s expertise includes cellular and molecular imaging, biomarker identification, data management, and statistical analysis.
Skills in Advanced Imaging and Data Analysis Techniques
Xue Fan W. has extensive experience with advanced microscopic imaging tools such as Two-photon Laser Scanning Microscope and High-resolution Confocal Microscope. Furthermore, Xue Fan W. is proficient in tissue clearing techniques like CUBIC and iDISCO+, which are pivotal for detailed cellular and molecular imaging studies. In data analysis, Xue Fan W. utilizes programming languages such as Python and R, employing both supervised and unsupervised learning methods for statistical modeling. Additionally, Xue Fan W. is skilled in data visualization using Python and GraphPad Prism.
Early Research Experience
Xue Fan W.'s early research experiences include positions at the Krembil Research Institute and the University of Toronto, where Xue Fan W. worked as a Graduate Research Assistant and Master Candidate, respectively. In a prior role at the Robarts Research Institute, Xue Fan W. served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant from 2015 to 2016. These early roles were integral to developing a solid research foundation and gaining skills in various laboratory techniques. Each of these experiences contributed to a comprehensive understanding of biomedical research methodologies.