Dean Ng
About Dean Ng
Dean Ng serves as the Director of Antibody Discovery at IGM Biosciences, where he has worked since 2015. With a strong background in therapeutic antibody engineering, he has held various scientific roles across multiple biotechnology companies and has a PhD in Molecular Endocrinology from the University of California, Davis.
Work at IGM Biosciences
Dean Ng serves as the Director of Antibody Discovery at IGM Biosciences, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he focuses on therapeutic antibody engineering, employing innovative approaches to enhance antibody discovery techniques. His leadership has contributed to advancements in the field, aligning with IGM's mission to develop next-generation antibody-based therapeutics.
Previous Experience in Biopharma
Prior to his current role, Dean Ng accumulated extensive experience in the biopharmaceutical industry. He worked at Sutro Biopharma, Inc. as a Senior Scientist in HTS Assay Development from 2011 to 2013. He also held positions at Alios BioPharma as a Scientist focusing on anti-viral research, Catalyst Bioscience Inc. as a Scientist in phage display, and Genelabs Technologies (GlaxoSmithKline) as an R&D Scientist specializing in HCV. His diverse background includes roles at the Joint Genome Institute and PPD, where he focused on oncology.
Education and Expertise
Dean Ng holds a PhD in Molecular Endocrinology from the University of California, Davis. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology and Immunology from UC Berkeley. Additionally, he studied Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Studies at the University of California, San Francisco. His educational background supports his expertise in therapeutic antibody engineering, particularly in the development of high throughput cellular and biochemical assays.
Research and Development Contributions
Throughout his career, Dean Ng has developed high throughput cellular and biochemical assays as part of therapeutic antibody engineering projects. His contributions have significantly advanced antibody discovery techniques, particularly during his leadership roles since 2015. His work has focused on innovative methodologies that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of antibody development.
Postdoctoral Research Experience
Dean Ng completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco from 1996 to 2000. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in research methodologies and advanced his understanding of biological systems, which he later applied in various scientific roles within the biopharmaceutical industry.