Chia Chieh (Jack) Chu
About Chia Chieh (Jack) Chu
Chia Chieh (Jack) Chu is a scientist with a PhD in Biochemistry from Duke University and currently works at Tessera Therapeutics in Greater Boston. He has extensive experience in drug discovery and a multidisciplinary background in structural biology, molecular biology, and biophysics.
Work at Tessera Therapeutics
Chia Chieh (Jack) Chu has been employed as a Scientist at Tessera Therapeutics since 2021. In this role, he contributes to the development and validation of innovative therapeutic strategies. His work focuses on the design and execution of assays that assess the efficacy of potential drug candidates, leveraging his expertise in drug discovery and molecular biology.
Education and Expertise
Chia Chieh (Jack) Chu holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biochemistry from Duke University, where he studied from 2014 to 2020. He also earned a Master's degree in Chemical Biology and a Bachelor's degree in Biochemical Science and Technology from National Taiwan University. His educational background equips him with a multidisciplinary understanding of structural biology, molecular biology, biophysics, and drug discovery.
Background
Before joining Tessera Therapeutics, Chia Chieh (Jack) Chu worked at the University of Chicago as a Postdoctoral Scholar for seven months in 2020. He also served as a Postdoctoral Associate at Duke University for six years, from 2014 to 2020. His early career included a position as a Research Assistant at National Taiwan University, where he worked for eight months in 2013-2014.
Achievements
Chia Chieh (Jack) Chu has developed expertise in designing in vitro, cell-based, and viral activity assays to validate potential drug candidates. He possesses hands-on experience with various experimental techniques, including HPLC, NMR, EMSA, RNA purification, and gene expression. His skills extend to verifying potential RNA drug targets, which are critical for drug development and screening.