Will Liu, Ph.D.
About Will Liu, Ph.D.
Will Liu, Ph.D., serves as the Director of Discovery Projects and Senior Manager of Product Process Development at Virogin Biotech, where he focuses on multivalent antibodies and oncolytic virus production. He holds advanced degrees in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from The University of British Columbia and has extensive experience in cancer research and antibody development.
Current Role at Virogin Biotech
Will Liu serves as the Director of Discovery Projects and Senior Manager of Product Process Development at Virogin Biotech. In this capacity, he leads the process development of oncolytic virus production. His responsibilities include managing the screening, validation, production, and testing of antibodies specifically targeting tumor-associated antigens. He has been with Virogin Biotech since 2022.
Previous Experience at Virogin Biotech
Prior to his current role, Will Liu worked at Virogin Biotech as a Research/CMC Scientist from 2018 to 2022. In this position, he led discovery projects and contributed to product process development. He also served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Virogin Biotech from 2016 to 2018, where he focused on various research initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Will Liu obtained his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Master of Science (M.Sc.), and Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from The University of British Columbia, completing his studies between 2004 and 2016. His academic background includes a strong focus on cancer research. He also studied at Coquitlam College from 2002 to 2004.
Research and Development Focus
In his professional capacity, Will Liu designs and produces multivalent antibodies and is responsible for the development of mRNA synthesis and purification processes. He also focuses on the design and production of recombinant proteins, contributing to advancements in therapeutic applications.