Huaibin Wang
About Huaibin Wang
Huaibin Wang serves as the Technical Director of the Multi-Institute Cryo-EM Facility at the National Institutes of Health, where he has worked since 2018. His extensive background includes roles as a postdoctoral fellow, biophysicist project scientist, and senior research scientist across various prestigious institutions.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Huaibin Wang serves as the Technical Director of the Multi-Institute Cryo-EM Facility at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). His role encompasses overseeing operations for the NHLBI, NIDDK, and NINDS institutes. Since joining NIH in 2018, he has contributed to advancing cryo-electron microscopy techniques and applications in biomedical research. Additionally, he has held the position of Staff Scientist at NIH since 2016, furthering his involvement in scientific research and collaboration across multiple disciplines.
Previous Experience in Research Institutions
Prior to his current position, Huaibin Wang held various roles in esteemed research institutions. He worked at NYU Medical Center as a Postdoctoral Fellow from 2004 to 2007 and later as an Associate Research Scientist from 2007 to 2009. He also served as a Biophysicist Project Scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory from 2009 to 2011. His experience at FEI Company as a Senior Research Scientist and Applications Engineer from 2011 to 2016 further solidified his expertise in the field.
Educational Background in Physics
Huaibin Wang obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Wuhan University, where he studied from 1994 to 1998. He furthered his education at the Institute of Physics, CAS, earning a Ph.D. in Electron Microscopy and Physics from 1998 to 2004. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in cryo-electron microscopy and biophysics.
Career Progression at National Institutes of Health
Huaibin Wang's career at the National Institutes of Health reflects a steady progression in responsibility and expertise. He began as the Director of the NIDDK Cryo-EM Facility from 2016 to 2018 before transitioning to his current role as Technical Director. His contributions have been integral to the development and application of cryo-EM technologies within NIH's research framework.