Khoa Luu
About Khoa Luu
Khoa Luu is an Associate Scientist specializing in Oligonucleotide Chemistry and Biochemistry at Wave Life Sciences in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He has extensive experience in bio-assay development and has worked in various roles across several prominent organizations in the biotechnology field.
Current Role at Wave Life Sciences
Khoa Luu serves as an Associate Scientist in Oligonucleotide Chemistry and Biochemistry at Wave Life Sciences. He has been in this position since 2022, contributing to the development of innovative oligonucleotide therapeutics. His work focuses on advancing the understanding and application of RNA interference (RNAi) modalities, which are critical in the field of genetic medicine.
Previous Experience in Biopharmaceuticals
Prior to his current role, Khoa Luu gained valuable experience at several organizations. He worked at Merck as a Bioassay Development Co-op in 2019, where he contributed to projects at the Merck Exploratory Science Center. He also held positions at Sarepta Therapeutics as an Assay Development Intern and at Wave Life Sciences as a Research Associate II in both Biology and Oligonucleotide Chemistry and Biochemistry from 2019 to 2022.
Educational Background
Khoa Luu holds a Master's Degree in Biotechnology and Biopharmaceutical Analytical Sciences from Northeastern University, which he completed from 2017 to 2019. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Sustainable Biotechnology) from Aalborg Universitet, studying from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, he pursued studies in Biochemistry at Utica College, achieving a non-degree status in 2016.
Research and Teaching Experience
Khoa Luu has experience in academic research and teaching. He worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Northeastern University in 2018 and served as a Data Science Research Assistant in the Hamel Lab during the same year. He also contributed to antimicrobial research as a Lab Assistant at the Kim Lewis Lab from 2017 to 2018.
Specialization in Oligonucleotide Chemistry
Khoa Luu specializes in oligonucleotide chemistry and biochemistry, with a focus on bioassay development. His expertise extends to oligonucleotide therapeutics and RNAi modalities, positioning him as a knowledgeable professional in the rapidly evolving field of genetic therapies.