Liu (Willow) Yang, Ph.D.
About Liu (Willow) Yang, Ph.D.
Liu (Willow) Yang, Ph.D., is a Field Application Scientist at Precision NanoSystems Inc. in Shanghai, China, with expertise in gene silencing, gene editing systems, and non-viral drug delivery systems using lipid nanoparticles.
Work at Precision NanoSystems
Liu (Willow) Yang has been employed at Precision NanoSystems Inc. as a Field Application Scientist for the Asia-Pacific region since 2020. Based in Shanghai, China, she has contributed to the company's efforts in advancing nanotechnology applications in drug delivery and gene therapy. Her role involves providing technical support and expertise to clients, focusing on the implementation of innovative solutions in the field of biotechnology.
Education and Expertise
Liu Yang holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Drug Delivery from Tufts University, where she studied from 2016 to 2020. Prior to her PhD, she earned a Master of Science (MS) in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering at Tufts University from 2013 to 2015. She completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Bioengineering at Northwest A & F University from 2009 to 2012. Her academic background equips her with a strong foundation in gene silencing, gene editing systems, and non-viral drug delivery systems utilizing lipid nanoparticles.
Background
Before joining Precision NanoSystems, Liu Yang worked as a Visiting Researcher at Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine for three months in 2015. She also served as a Research Assistant at Tufts University from 2013 to 2020, where she gained extensive experience in various research methodologies. Additionally, she was a Student Researcher at Northwest A & F University from 2009 to 2013, further developing her skills in bioengineering.
Technical Skills and Experience
Liu Yang possesses hands-on experience in cell culture and animal work, which complements her research background. She is skilled in various analytic techniques, including High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), AKTA systems, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), and mass spectrometry. Her expertise in lipid formulation and characterization techniques supports her work in drug delivery systems.