Xiaobing Wang
About Xiaobing Wang
Xiaobing Wang is a Staff Scientist at Nektar Therapeutics, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry and has extensive experience in analytical technologies, biosensor design, and the synthesis of peptides and small molecules.
Work at Nektar Therapeutics
Xiaobing Wang has been employed at Nektar Therapeutics as a Staff Scientist since 2019. In this role, he focuses on the development and application of modern analytical technologies. His work is conducted at the company's facility located at 455 Mission Bay Boulevard South, San Francisco, CA. Over the past five years, he has contributed to various projects that leverage his expertise in analytical methods and the design of biosensors.
Previous Experience at CSBio Co.
Prior to joining Nektar Therapeutics, Xiaobing Wang worked at CSBio Co. as a Senior Scientist from 2018 to 2019. During his 11-month tenure at the company, he applied his knowledge in organic chemistry and analytical techniques to advance the company's research initiatives. His experience at CSBio Co. further solidified his skills in synthesis process development and analytical method development.
Education and Expertise
Xiaobing Wang earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Organic Chemistry from the Institute of Photographic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China, from 1994 to 1999. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Physical Chemistry from Peking University, Beijing, which he completed from 1986 to 1990. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in the design and synthesis of fluorescence-based biosensors and assay kits.
Research Contributions and Publications
Xiaobing Wang has a significant track record in research, with over 25 peer-reviewed publications and four patents. His work primarily focuses on the design and synthesis of peptides, small molecules, and combinatorial chemical libraries. He has also made contributions to the development of analytical methods and purification techniques for various chemical compounds, including fluorescent dyes and nucleosides.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Xiaobing Wang possesses advanced skills in modern analytical technologies, including HPLC, LCMS, MALDI-TOF, NMR, UV-VIS, and FR-IR. He has expertise in synthesis process development, which includes synthesis rerouting, optimization, and scale-up production processes. Additionally, he specializes in CMC, with a focus on impurity identification for peptide-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug substances.