Yuan Tian
About Yuan Tian
Yuan Tian is a Research Scientist specializing in Bioinformatics at Kite Pharma, with over 10 years of experience in T cell biology and multi-omic immune profiling data analysis. He holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and has authored 17 papers in the field.
Current Position at Kite Pharma
Yuan Tian currently holds the position of Research Scientist in Bioinformatics at Kite Pharma, where he has been employed since 2022. In this role, he focuses on bioinformatics research, contributing to the company's efforts in advancing cancer therapies. His expertise in analyzing complex biological data is instrumental in supporting Kite Pharma's mission.
Previous Experience in Bioinformatics
Prior to his current role, Yuan Tian worked at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology as a Bioinformatics Scientist for six months in 2019. He also served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the same institution from 2016 to 2019, where he gained significant experience in multi-omic immune profiling data analysis. His tenure at Fred Hutch as a Staff Scientist in Translational Data Science from 2019 to 2021 further solidified his expertise in bioinformatics.
Educational Background
Yuan Tian earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he studied from 2011 to 2016. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from Tianjin University, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his research in immunology and bioinformatics.
Research Specialization and Contributions
Yuan Tian specializes in analyzing multi-omic immune profiling data, including techniques such as CITE-Seq and TCR-seq. With over 10 years of research experience, he possesses in-depth knowledge of T cell biology. He has authored 17 papers related to immunology and bioinformatics and has delivered 11 presentations at various conferences, contributing to the scientific community's understanding of these fields.
Early Research Experience
Yuan Tian began his research career as an Undergraduate Researcher at Tianjin University from 2009 to 2011. He later worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Alabama at Birmingham from 2011 to 2016. These early experiences laid the groundwork for his future work in bioinformatics and immunology.