Zhiying Ji, MD, PhD
About Zhiying Ji, MD, PhD
Zhiying Ji, MD, PhD, is a Principal Scientist in Toxicology at Bristol Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He has extensive experience in genetic toxicology and has held previous positions at The Dow Chemical Company and the University of California at Berkeley.
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Zhiying Ji, MD, PhD, serves as Principal Scientist in the field of Toxicology at Bristol Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, New Jersey. In this role, Ji is responsible for leading genetic toxicology innovation activities and overseeing toxicology studies to support various regulatory requirements.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Zhiying Ji is currently working as a Principal Scientist - Toxicology at Bristol Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, New Jersey. She leads genetic toxicology innovation efforts, including the development of the MultiFlow DNA damage assay and the in vivo liver micronucleus test. Ji conducts mutagenicity hazard assessments for intermediates and impurities in line with the ICH M7 guideline. She also coordinates toxicology studies to support REACH registration for chemical intermediates, and she represents the company at scientific committees like the Genetic Toxicology Technical Committee (GTTC) and the Genetox SEND initiative.
Previous Experience at The Dow Chemical Company
Zhiying Ji worked at The Dow Chemical Company as a Lead Scientist - Genetic Toxicology from 2012 to 2017 in Midland, Michigan. During her five-year tenure at Dow, she focused on genetic toxicology and contributed to various toxicological assessments and research projects.
Academic Background and Early Career
Zhiying Ji has an extensive academic background in toxicology, having completed a postdoctorate in Toxicology at the University of California at Berkeley from 2004 to 2008. Prior to her postdoctorate, she earned a Ph.D. in Toxicology from the National Institute of Occupational Health and Poison Control, China CDC, from 2001 to 2004. Ji also holds a Master's degree in Toxicology from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, completed between 1998 and 2001, and a Bachelor's degree in Medicine from TongJi Medical College of HUST, completed between 1993 and 1998.
Former Role at University of California at Berkeley
Prior to her corporate roles, Zhiying Ji worked as a Toxicology Specialist at the University of California at Berkeley from 2008 to 2012. During her four-year tenure, she contributed to toxicology research and supported various scientific projects.