Wenli Meng
About Wenli Meng
Wenli Meng is a Senior Investigator at Roivant Sciences in Boston, Massachusetts, where he has worked since 2021. He has a strong background in biophysical assays and drug discovery, with previous roles at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Stony Brook University.
Work at Roivant Sciences
Wenli Meng has been serving as a Senior Investigator at Roivant Sciences since 2021. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, he has contributed to various drug discovery projects during his tenure. His role involves conducting biophysical assays to support the development of new therapeutics, leveraging his expertise in advanced biophysical techniques.
Previous Experience at University of Massachusetts Amherst
Before joining Roivant Sciences, Wenli Meng worked at the University of Massachusetts Amherst's Institute for Applied Life Sciences. He served as a Senior Research Fellow from 2019 to 2021 and as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow from 2013 to 2019. Additionally, he held the position of Interim Director of the Biophysical Characterization Facility for four months in 2021.
Academic Background and Education
Wenli Meng completed his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry at Stony Brook University from 2006 to 2013. Prior to that, he earned a Master's degree in Chemistry from Nanjing University from 2003 to 2006, and a Bachelor's degree in the same field from Nanjing University from 1999 to 2003.
Research and Development Expertise
Wenli Meng has developed and optimized TR-FRET and AlphaLISA assays to study PROTAC ternary complexes. He conducts various biophysical assays, including Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and Differential Scanning Fluorimetry (DSF), to support drug discovery initiatives. He is also experienced in using advanced Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) systems, including Biacore S200, Biacore 8K, and Bruker MASS-2.
Long-term Research at Stony Brook University
Wenli Meng's research career began at Stony Brook University, where he worked as a PhD Research Assistant from 2007 to 2013. His work during this period laid the foundation for his subsequent research endeavors in biophysical characterization and drug discovery.