Joanna Wang
About Joanna Wang
Joanna Wang is a Formulation Senior Scientist at ORIC Pharmaceuticals Inc., with extensive experience in developing drug delivery systems for proteins and small molecules. She holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of California San Diego and has worked in various research roles across notable institutions.
Work at ORIC Pharmaceuticals
Joanna Wang has been employed as a Formulation Senior Scientist at ORIC Pharmaceuticals Inc. since 2022. Her role focuses on the development of drug formulations, leveraging her expertise in sustained release formulations. ORIC Pharmaceuticals, located in South San Francisco, California, specializes in developing innovative cancer therapies. Wang's contributions are integral to advancing the company's formulation strategies.
Education and Expertise
Joanna Wang holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of California San Diego, where she studied from 2014 to 2019. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, completing her studies from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Science (MS) in the same field at UC San Diego from 2013 to 2014. Wang's educational background provides her with a solid foundation in materials science, particularly in drug delivery systems for proteins and small molecules.
Background
Joanna Wang's professional journey includes various research and formulation roles. She began her career as an Undergraduate Researcher at National Taiwan University in 2010. She later worked at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Stanford University School of Medicine, where she gained significant research experience. Wang also served as a Formulation Scientist at Plexxikon Inc. before joining ORIC Pharmaceuticals. Her diverse background in both academic and industry settings has equipped her with a broad range of skills in formulation science.
Achievements in Formulation Science
Throughout her career, Joanna Wang has developed expertise in formulating oral, intravenous, and injectable sustained release formulations. She has experience with advanced characterization techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and various spectroscopy methods including FTIR, Raman, and UV/Vis. Wang is proficient in conducting in vitro dissolution studies and utilizing high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) in her research.