Jane Yang, PhD
About Jane Yang, PhD
Jane Yang, PhD, serves as the Associate Director Nonclinical and Discovery Lead at Tenaya Therapeutics, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a PhD in Microbiology from the University of California, Davis, and has extensive experience in early discovery and project leadership across various research institutions.
Work at Tenaya Therapeutics
Jane Yang has been serving as the Associate Director Nonclinical and Discovery Lead at Tenaya Therapeutics since 2020. In this role, she focuses on overseeing nonclinical research and discovery initiatives. Her work contributes to the advancement of therapeutic projects aimed at addressing significant medical needs. Located in South San Francisco, Tenaya Therapeutics is known for its innovative approaches in the biotechnology sector.
Education and Expertise
Jane Yang earned her Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of California, Davis, where she studied from 1996 to 2000. Prior to that, she obtained her M.S. in Plant Virology from the University of Minnesota, completing her studies from 1993 to 1995. Her academic foundation is further strengthened by a B.S. in Plant Pathology from China Agricultural University, where she studied from 1988 to 1992. This diverse educational background equips her with a robust understanding of microbiology and plant sciences.
Professional Background
Jane Yang has held various significant positions throughout her career. She worked as a Visiting Scientist at Genentech from 2015 to 2016, contributing to Early Discovery Biochemistry. Prior to that, she served as a Research Scientist at Stanford University for seven years, from 2008 to 2015. Additionally, she was an Early Discovery and Project Leader at MyoKardia from 2017 to 2020. Her earlier roles include a Postdoctoral Fellow at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and a Staff Scientist at Maxygen.
Mentorship and Collaboration
Jane Yang has a proven track record of mentoring and training research associates on independent projects. She is known for employing multidisciplinary approaches to develop practical tests of hypotheses. Additionally, she actively seeks out expertise and initiates collaborations across diverse fields to advance her projects. This collaborative spirit enhances her research efforts and contributes to the success of her teams.