Vi Anh Vu
About Vi Anh Vu
Vi Anh Vu is a Senior Research Associate at RAPT Therapeutics, specializing in synthetic chemistry and medicinal chemistry. With a strong academic background in chemistry and extensive experience in research roles, Vu has contributed to drug discovery efforts by developing small molecules for therapeutic applications.
Current Role at RAPT Therapeutics
Vi Anh Vu serves as a Senior Research Associate at RAPT Therapeutics, a position held since 2021. In this role, Vu contributes to the drug discovery group by applying expertise in synthetic chemistry. The focus is on developing small molecules that have potential therapeutic applications. Vu's work involves synthesizing and characterizing biologically active compounds, which is critical for advancing the company's drug development efforts.
Previous Experience at SRI International
Prior to joining RAPT Therapeutics, Vu worked at SRI International, where they held the position of Research Associate II from 2015 to 2019. During this four-year tenure in Menlo Park, California, Vu gained significant experience in medicinal chemistry as part of the drug discovery team. Vu also served as Research Associate III at SRI International from 2019 to 2021, further enhancing their expertise in the field.
Educational Background in Chemistry
Vu's academic journey in chemistry began at UCLA, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 2007 to 2011. Following this, Vu pursued a Master of Science (M.S.) in Chemistry at San Francisco State University from 2012 to 2014. Vu also studied Organic Chemistry at Dartmouth College for a year from 2014 to 2015, further solidifying their foundation in the field.
Early Career and Internships
In the early stages of their career, Vu gained practical experience as a Lab Helper at UCLA's Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry from 2009 to 2011. They also interned as a Lab Technician at Complete Genomics Inc. for two months in 2008. Additionally, Vu worked as an Organic Chemist at Volochem for one month in 2015, and as a Molecular Biologist at Complete Genomics Inc. from 2011 to 2012, where they contributed to various research initiatives.
Teaching and Research Assistant Roles
Vu has experience in academic settings, having worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at San Francisco State University from 2012 to 2014. This role involved supporting undergraduate students in their chemistry courses. Additionally, Vu served as a Lab Assistant II at San Francisco State University for four months in 2015, further enhancing their teaching and laboratory skills.