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WuXi Biology and Testing Experts

Meet the peer-recognized scientists, toxicologists, and drug discovery specialists driving global innovation at WuXi Biology and Testing.

Meet Our Teams

WuXi Biology and Testing’s global network of seasoned scientific and regulatory experts brings decades of hands-on experience executing successful preclinical and clinical programs across major international markets. Wherever your development path leads, our worldwide teams work in tandem to deliver local insight, seamless cross-border collaboration, and the rigorous data required to advance your therapeutics globally.

Discovery Biology

Our dedicated Biology team combines deep scientific expertise with state-of-the-art platforms to accelerate your early-stage drug development pipeline. From target identification to lead optimization, we partner closely with you to advance promising therapeutics with confidence.

Toxicology

Our Toxicology team delivers robust data to meet your critical milestones, keeping innovative small molecules and advanced biologics on the path to success. We partner with you to design a tailored program addressing your specific safety and development needs.

DMPK

Our DMPK team integrates early ADME studies into your discovery process to optimize PK parameters, enhance efficacy, and mitigate drug-drug interaction risks. By aligning preclinical insights from early screening through pre-first-in-human evaluations, we provide robust data to validate safety assessments and help prevent compound failure.

Bioanalysis

Our global bioanalytical team leverages advanced technology platforms and regulatory expertise to deliver comprehensive support from discovery through clinical phases. We tailor our approach to generate the robust data required for your submissions.

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Dr. Alexander Satz, PhD

Executive Director of DEL Platform, Crelux Managing Director DEL, OBOC, D2B, MedChem, Other Screening Methods, Molecular Glue Degrader, PROTAC, Peptides

Basel, CH

About

Dr. Alex Satz is the Executive Director of DEL Platform and Crelux Managing Director with over 17 years of experience building and leading DNA-encoded library (DEL) technology platforms. Before joining WuXi AppTec, Dr. Satz built and led the Roche DEL platform in Basel, Switzerland, and Nutley, USA, and helped develop the first industrial-scale DEL platform at Praecis Pharmaceuticals (later purchased by GlaxoSmithKline). Dr. Satz trained as a medicinal chemist at AstraZeneca, completed an NIH postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School, and earned his PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has authored 18 peer-reviewed articles and two book chapters in the field of DEL.

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Dr. Andy Ng, PhD

Head of Oligonucleotide Drug Discovery Platform Oligonucleotide, Oligo Conjugates, Cellular Assay, In Silico Drug Design, Metabolic Disease

Shanghai Waigaoqiao, CN, Shanghai Zhangjiang, CN

About

Dr. Andy Ng is the Director of the Oligonucleotide Drug Discovery Platform, an integrated oligonucleotide drug discovery service to speed up the development of effective and safe oligonucleotide drugs across various disease areas. Before joining WuXi AppTec, Andy worked for 8 years at a biotech company where he led several RNA-targeted drug programs in the CNS, autoimmune and cancer space to the PCC stage. Andy obtained his PhD in Synthetic Biology and Metabolic Engineering from Columbia University, and completed his postdoctoral training at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Singapore.

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Dr. Bhushan Dharmadhikari, PhD

Scientific Director ADC Discovery Other Target Classes, Monoclonal Antibodies, Multi-specific Antibodies, ADC, CAR-T & Other CGT, Cellular Assay, In Vivo Pharmacology, Oncology, Immunology, Autoimmune Disease

Singapore

About

Dr. Bhushan Dharmadhikari is an expert in preclinical drug development, specializing in the preclinical pharmacology of therapeutic antibodies and Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) from early-stage discovery through Investigational New Drug (IND) submissions. He joined WuXi Biology in 2026, bringing over 12 years of biotechnology industry experience spanning immunology, oncology, and both in vitro and in vivo pharmacology. Before his current role, Dr. Dharmadhikari served as Senior Director and Head of Target Biology & Pharmacology at Hummingbird Bioscience (Singapore), where he spearheaded preclinical development and IND-enabling studies for multiple therapeutic assets, including dual-payload ADCs. He holds a PhD in Immunology from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and a postgraduate diploma in Management from Nanyang Business School (NTU).

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Dr. Bin Liu, PhD

Scientific Director for Metabolic Diseases, Oligo Conjugates, GPCRs, Conventional Small Molecules, Metabolic Disease, Ion Channels

Copenhagen, DK

About

Dr. Bin Liu, PhD, is a drug discovery scientist with 15+ years of experience across academia, pharma, and CRO research, spanning early discovery through translational and preclinical development. He has been a scientific director at WuXi AppTec for metabolic diseases since 2026. His research focuses on cardiometabolic diseases including obesity, diabetes, MASH, hyperlipidemia, kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease. His expertise centers on translational in vitro pharmacology, integrating disease-relevant cellular assays, and metabolic profiling. He also specializes in advanced 3D models to bridge molecular mechanisms with in vivo biology, accelerating drug discovery across multiple therapeutic modalities.

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Dr. Jing Li, PhD, MB

Executive Director, WuXi Biology San Diego Site Head Conventional Small Molecules, RNA-Targeting Small Molecules, Other Small Molecule Drugs, Molecular Glue Degrader, Other Proximity-Induced Modifiers, Target Discovery, Target Validation, HTS/HCS, Oncology, Immunology, Inflammatory Disease, Autoimmune Disease, Cellular Assay, Biochemical Assay

California, USA

About

Dr. Jing Li joined WuXi Biology as Executive Director in 2024 to lead US teams to provide end-to-end biology services and solutions. Before that, he served as Executive Director PTC Therapeutics, and Chief Scientific Officer at Eternity Bioscience, Inc., and at the Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine US R&D Site. Jing worked at Merck Research Laboratories for fifteen years with various roles and responsibilities. Jing received his PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from Medical College of Pennsylvania and an MB in Medicine from Shanghai Medical University. Jing discovered the novel tumor suppressor gene, PTEN, while he was postdoctoral fellow at Columbia University. Jing has co-authored over 50 scientific and patent publications which have appeared in journals like Science and Nature Genetics.

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Dr. Jonathan Silk, PhD

Senior Director Integrated Drug Discovery CAR-T & Other CGT, Vaccine, Cellular Assay, In Vivo Pharmacology, Animal Model, Oncology, Immunology, Autoimmune Disease, Infectious Disease, Inflammatory Disease, Other Target Classes, Multispecific Antibodies, Monoclonal Antibodies, Biochemical Assay

Oxford, UK

About

Dr. Jonathan (Jon) Silk, an expert in immunology, immunotherapy, and translational drug discovery, joined WuXi Biology in 2026 as Senior Director of Integrated Drug Discovery. Jonathan has a broad technical background, including immunology, immuno-oncology, T-cell and TCR biology, translational science, target discovery, and in vivo and in vitro assay development. Previous leadership positions include Director of Biology at Enara Bio and Head of Next Gen Research at Adaptimmune, where he led discovery and translational programs from concept through candidate selection and the IND-enabling stage. Jonathan holds a PhD in Immunology (Transplantation) from Imperial College London and a BSc in Biochemistry with a year in industry from the University of Kent. He ran his own scientific consultancy advising Biotechs, CROs, and investors, and has published widely in immunology by authoring numerous papers, patents, and book chapters.

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Dr. Mengnan Tian, PhD

Head of In Vitro Neuroscience Ion Channels, Other Target Classes, RNA-Targeting Small Molecules, Oligonucleotide, Oligo Conjugates, Target Discovery, Target Validation, Biochemical Assay, Biophysical Assay, Cellular Assay, Biomarker, Drug Delivery, Organoid, Organ-On-Chip, Neurology, Neuropsychiatry, GPCRs

Shanghai Waigaoqiao, CN

About

Dr. Mengnan Tian is the Head of In Vitro Neuropharmacology at WuXi AppTec, leading research efforts in central nervous system (CNS) pharmacology. Dr. Tian holds extensive expertise in CNS disorders and oligonucleotide drug discovery, and previously worked at Ionis Pharmaceuticals where he focused on oligonucleotide therapeutic screening and delivery platform development. Prior to entering the industry, Dr. Tian investigated synaptic plasticity and Alzheimer’s disease while completing postdoctoral training at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Tian earned his PhD in Pharmacology from Vanderbilt University where he researched the molecular mechanisms of epilepsy. He also holds a BS in Biochemistry from Wuhan University.

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Dr. Michele Curcio, PhD

Project Director - Integrated Drug Discovery Team Neurology, Conventional Small Molecules, HTS/HCS, Biochemical Assay, Cellular Assay

Belgium, EU

About

Dr. Michele Curcio supports integrated drug discovery and preclinical development programs for biotechnology and pharmaceutical partners as a Project Director Europe at WuXi AppTec. He works across chemistry, biology, pharmacology, DMPK, and translational sciences to advance programs from early discovery through candidate selection. Before joining WuXi AppTec, Michele served as Lead Biologist and Project Manager at Cistim in Belgium, managing drug discovery projects from hit identification to candidate nomination. He previously worked in Discovery Sciences at VIB where he led programs spanning target validation, assay development, hit identification, and hit-to-lead optimization. Earlier, he conducted neuroscience research in Portugal and Germany focused on neurodegeneration, ischemia, and neural regeneration. He holds a PhD in Earth and Life Sciences from the Università degli Studi del Sannio-Benevento.

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Dr. Ping Li, PhD, MD, MS

Head of Vital Organ Pharmacology Center Metabolic Disease, Cardiovascular Disease, Endocrinology, Hepatobiliary Disease, Women's Health

Shanghai Waigaoqiao, CN

About

Dr. Ping Li received his Clinical Medicine MD and MS in pharmacology degrees from the School of Medicine, Zhejiang University before earning his PhD in Cardiovascular Pathophysiology from Peking University Health Science. Dr. Li continued his research at Duke University Medical Center and Harvard Public Health School in several areas of cardiometabolic diseases including skeletal muscle biology, obesity, T2D and liver diseases. In 2010, he joined the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as a Staff Scientist where he further investigated the regulation of metabolism using a broad range of in vitro and in vivo experimental approaches as well as human genetic analysis and large-scale human data mining. Before joining WuXi Biology in July 2026, he worked as a Principal Scientist at Novo Nordisk Research Center China in Beijing where he focused on target discovery and validation for cardiorenal and metabolic diseases.

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Dr. Rhys Taylor, PhD

Head of Peptide Discovery mRNA Display, DEL, Phage Display, Peptides

Massachusetts, USA

About

Dr. Rhys Taylor is Director and Head of Peptide Discovery at WuXi AppTec where he leads peptide discovery activities across the United States, Europe, and China. His team supports drug discovery programs using mRNA display, phage display, peptide DNA-encoded libraries (DEL), and peptide chemistry. He completed his PhD at Kyoto University and conducted his postdoctoral research with Professor Hiro Suga at the University of Tokyo, focusing on genetic code reprogramming and macrocyclic peptide discovery.

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Dr. Sajesh Parathath, PhD, FAHA

Executive Director Integrated Drug Discovery Oligonucleotide, Conventional Small Molecules, Cardiovascular Disease, Metabolic Disease

New Jersey/New York, USA

About

Dr. Sajesh Parathath, PhD, FAHA, is an Executive Director within the Biology Division at WuXi AppTec, where he leads integrated drug discovery programs spanning target validation through non-human primate proof of pharmacology. He drives multidisciplinary biology, DMPK, and chemistry teams and brings expertise in small molecules, oligonucleotides, and translational science across cardiometabolic, vascular, hepatic, oncological, and neurological disease areas. Prior to joining WuXi AppTec, he held roles in Early Clinical Development at Celgene/Bristol Myers Squibb and served as Cardiometabolic Biology Lead at Merck. Dr. Parathath earned his PhD in Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology from Stony Brook University and is a Fellow of the American Heart Association. His research has been widely published in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

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Dr. Sheng Xiao, PhD

Head of Autoimmune, Inflammatory, and Infectious Disease Platform In Vivo Pharmacology, Immunology, Inflammatory Disease, Autoimmune Disease

Shanghai Waigaoqiao, CN

About the team

Dr. Sheng Xiao is an accomplished immunologist and drug discovery leader with extensive expertise in inflammation, autoimmune diseases, and tumor immunotherapy. He holds a PhD in Immunology from Boston University, and completed postdoctoral training as well as served as a faculty member at Harvard Medical School. He is currently the Head of the Autoimmune, Inflammatory, and Infectious Disease Platform at WuXi AppTec. With a strong background in in vivo pharmacology and translational science, Dr. Xiao has a proven track record of advancing novel therapies from target discovery through IND-enabling studies. He is recognized for his strategic leadership in driving cross-functional collaborations across academia, biotech, and pharma to accelerate drug discovery programs addressing unmet medical needs. Dr. Xiao has authored over 50 publications in high-impact journals.

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Dr. Ying Yu, MD, PhD

Scientific Director of Oligonucleotides Therapeutics Platform and Ophthalmology Oligonucleotide, Oligo Conjugates, Target Discovery, Target Validation, Ion Channels, Pulmonary and Respiratory Disease, Sensory Disease

California, USA

About

Dr. Ying Yu, MD, PhD, is the Scientific Director of the Oligonucleotide Platform at WuXi Biology and Testing, leading platform development and discovery initiatives. He brings more than 25 years of academic and pharmaceutical experience spanning molecular biology, physiology, ophthalmology, and RNAi-based therapeutics. Previously, Dr. Yu was Associate Director at AbbVie where he established an siRNA discovery platform for ocular diseases and led bioanalytical strategy for antibody-siRNA conjugates. He also held senior scientific roles at Allergan and Novartis/Alcon, including work demonstrating durable retinal target modulation following intravitreal siRNA administration. Dr. Yu earned his MD from Soochow University and PhD from Showa Medical University. He holds multiple patents and has authored more than 30 peer-reviewed publications.

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Dr. Philip Allingham, PhD, DGPT

Executive Technical Director

Munich, DE

About

Dr. Philip Allingham, a senior toxicology and preclinical development leader, joined WuXi AppTec Testing in 2025 and brings over 20 years of experience directing in vivo safety studies across pharmaceutical, chemical, and medical device programs for European and US regulatory submissions. His expertise spans dose-escalation and biodistribution studies, disease models, and GLP toxicology for modalities including small molecules, biologics, ADCs, mRNA, and AAV therapies. His previous leadership experience includes Head of Toxicology, Head of Test Facility, and Chief Operations and Compliance Officer positions in Germany and Spain. Dr. Allingham holds a PhD in Biology from Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich and an Expert in Toxicology, DGPT certification from the German Society of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology. Dr. Allingham also contributes to advancing translational toxicology and regulatory science as a published author and conference contributor.

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Dr. Tina Rogers, MBA, PhD, DABT

Senior Technical Director

Washington, USA

About

Dr. Tina Rogers, an expert in preclinical drug development services, joined WuXi AppTec Testing in 2022. Dr. Rogers has a broad technical background, including cell biology, immunology, toxicology, sepsis, inflammation, BL-3 and select agents, flow cytometry, and predictive/in vitro toxicology. Previous leadership positions include Vice President of Preclinical Sciences at Altasciences (formerly SNBL USA), Executive Vice President and Director of Research at M.P.I. Research (now Charles River), and Vice President of Drug Development at Southern Research Institute, driving growth and profitability in all her roles. Dr. Rogers holds a doctoral degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Pathobiology from the Medical University of South Carolina and an MBA from Auburn University. Dr. Rogers also serves as a board member for several biotech, academic, and not-for-profit institutions, and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology (DABT).

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Dr. Xiaoxia Li, MSc, MD, PhD, DABT

Executive Technical Director

Toronto, Ontario, CA

About

Dr. Xiaoxia Li joined WuXi AppTec in 2020, bringing more than 17 years of preclinical drug development experience to her role and providing clients with quick, efficient scientific and technical support. Dr. Li is an expert in nonclinical drug development including designing/conducting various toxicology programs, performing toxicokinetics modeling, and in silico mutagenicity prediction. Previously, Dr. Li was a scientific leader in nonclinical development for a pharmaceutical company in Toronto, Canada, before starting her own consulting firm, Sunrise Innovative Drug Development (IDD). Dr. Li began her career at Bozo (Biology and Zoology) Research Center, a preclinical Contract Research Organization (CRO) in Tokyo, Japan, and later spent more than 13 years as a study director/ principal toxicologist at ITR Laboratories in Montreal, Canada. Dr. Li earned an MD from Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, MSc from Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and PhD in Pharmacology from Tokyo Medical University in Japan. She is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology (DABT).

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Kevin Denny, MSc, MBA, DABT

Executive Technical Director

North Carolina, USA

About

Kevin Denny, a board-certified toxicologist, joined WuXi AppTec Testing in 2021 and brings extensive regulatory and nonclinical toxicology experience managing multiple IND-enabling programs from clinical development to NDA submission. A talented Study Director and Nonclinical Project Team Lead, he has a successful track record of planning, designing, and implementing drug development strategies through all regulatory submissions, including IND, CTA, NDA, MAA, BLA, and responses to CRLs. Mr. Denny has managed and developed new GLP laboratories in the United States and France. With proven capabilities in collaborating and managing nonclinical development across departments, outside investigators, and contract research organizations (CROs), he has moved projects into and through clinical development with successful approvals. Mr. Denny, a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology (DABT), holds master’s degrees in Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and Toxicology, as well as an MBA. He has authored or co-authored multiple approved NDAs, BLA approvals, and IND submissions. He is currently focusing on CNS, neurodegenerative disease, stroke, and traumatic brain injury.

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Dr. Michael Gassen, PhD

Senior Advisor, DMPK

Basel, SW

About

Dr. Michael Gassen has partnered with WuXi AppTec’s Testing since 2017, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the life sciences industry. He has held leadership positions at Nuvisan and Envigo, with extensive expertise in pharmacology, drug metabolism, and analytical chemistry. His work focuses on DMPK and pharmacology strategies supporting drug discovery and preclinical development with additional experience in strategic R&D collaborations, business strategy, and scientific and regulatory consulting. Dr. Gassen earned his PhD in Organic Chemistry from Würzburg University, Germany, where his research focused on lipid peroxidation-derived toxic aldehydes.

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Leah Lake, MSc

Associate Director, DMPK

New Jersey, USA

About

Leah Lake serves as Associate Director in the DMPK Department at WuXi AppTec, bringing more than 18 years of experience in preclinical drug development. She has extensive expertise in autoradiography, spanning scientific leadership, study execution, and laboratory operations, including the development and launch of two autoradiography laboratories. Ms. Lake holds a BS in Chemistry and an MS in Biotechnology from Kean University, as well as an MBA from the University of Southern Indiana.

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Ning Ren, MSc

Technical Director, DMPK

New Jersey, USA

About

Ning Ren serves as Technical Director on WuXi AppTec’s global DMPK team, bringing extensive experience in drug discovery and bioanalysis. Previously, she led the non-GLP large molecule bioanalysis group at WuXi AppTec Testing in New Jersey, supporting bioanalysis for biomarkers and a wide range of modalities, including ADCs, oligonucleotides, antibodies, and fusion proteins. Prior to joining WuXi AppTec in 2015, she gained extensive drug discovery experience at Merck. She earned an MS in Virology from the University of Rochester and an MS in Cell and Molecular Biology from Beijing Normal University. She has also authored or co-authored more than 26 peer-reviewed publications.

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Dr. Jianbo Diao, PhD

Director, Bioanalytical Services

Shanghai, CN

About

Dr. Jianbo Diao joined WuXi AppTec in 2019 and supports our clients as Director, BAS Immunochemistry. Dr. Diao focuses on PK, PD, and immunogenicity analysis of biological therapeutic products, including antibodies, recombinant proteins, and other protein/peptide-based drugs. He manages the Business Translation Team at WuXi BAS. He also has extensive experience with gene and cell therapy bioanalysis. Dr. Diao earned a bachelor’s degree in the Department of Biotechnology in Zhejiang University and a doctoral degree in Life Sciences at Peking University. In 2004, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the biology department at Purdue University and then worked at Fudan University as an associate professor.

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Dr. Jinpeng Li, PhD

Senior Director, Preclinical Bioanalysis

Suzhou, CN

About

Dr. Jinpeng Li joined WuXi AppTec in 2022 and supports our clients as Director, Preclinical Large Molecule Bioanalysis in Suzhou, China, focusing on applying bioanalytical technologies in drug research and development. Before joining WuXi AppTec, Dr. Li worked at Dow Chemical and was an assistant professor at Michigan State University, specializing in immunotoxicology. Dr. Li earned a PhD in Genetics and Environmental Toxicology from Michigan State University. The author of 16 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Li is a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology (DABT).

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Dr. Wenzhong Liang, PhD

Executive Director, Bioanalytical Services

Shanghai, CN

About

Dr. Wenzhong Liang joined WuXi AppTec in 2012, and he currently provides technical support to our international clients. He has more than 20 years of experience in regulated bioanalysis and GLP bioanalytical lab management. Dr. Liang has hosted over 200 inspections from global regulatory agencies, including NMPA, FDA, OECD, and PMDA, and has extensive experience in regulatory requirements in this field. As an accomplished subject matter expert in bioanalysis, he has served as a standing committee member of the first (2020–2024) and second (2025–present) Professional Committee of Pharmaceutical Bioanalysis of the Chinese Pharmaceutical Association (CPA). Since 2025, he has also served as a standing member of the Technical Expert Committee of the Chinese Bioanalysis Forum (CBF). Dr. Liang holds a PhD in Medicinal Chemistry from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

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Dr. Xiaofeng Li, PhD

Senior Director, Head of BAS biomarker platform

Shanghai, CN

About

Dr. Xiaofeng Li is Senior Director and Head of BAS Biomarker Platform, supporting translational science from preclinical research through clinical development, regulatory approval, and market access to patients in need. His expertise spans antibodies, recombinant proteins, peptides, ADCs, AOCs, molecular glues, and other advanced therapeutic modalities. He leads the clinical translational biomarker team across flow cytometry, immunochemistry, and molecular platforms including qPCR and ddPCR. His team has supported 320+ clinical assay development, validation, and transfer programs under cGxP and global regulatory frameworks. Dr. Li holds a PhD from RWTH Aachen University, and completed postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Miami and Harvard Medical School. Before WuXi AppTec, he held translational biomarker and bioanalytical roles at Biogen, Sanofi, and Aurion Biotech.

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Dr. Xinyue Li, PhD

Principal Scientist

Suzhou, CN

About

Dr. Xinyue Li is a Principal Scientist and Subject Matter Expert in Bioanalysis at WuXi AppTec, supporting immunology and molecular assay development for preclinical bioanalysis. She was trained as an analytical scientist, specializing in evaluating toxicokinetics, biodistribution, immunogenicity, and immunotoxicity via bioanalytical techniques, including qPCR/ddPCR, ELISA/MSD, and flow cytometry. Dr. Li holds an MSc in Molecular and Cell Biology from Brandeis University and a PhD in Cancer Research from the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

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Dr. Zhuoheng Zhou, PhD

Principal Scientist

Suzhou, CN

About

Dr. Zhuoheng Zhou joined WuXi AppTec in 2024 as an R&D lead and Subject Matter Expert, providing technical support both internally and externally within the scope of preclinical bioanalysis services. His research focuses on advancing chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques for pharmaceutical characterization and bioanalysis, resulting in five patents and more than 16 peer-reviewed articles published in Nature Communications, Angewandte Chemie, Chemical Engineering Journal, Analytical Chemistry, and others. He trained as an analytical chemist at Xiamen University and holds a PhD in Engineering Sciences from Vrije Universiteit Brussel. Dr. Zhou is currently a member of the international advisory board of Separation Science Plus.

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Jing Huang, MSc

Director, Preclinical Bioanalytical Services

Suzhou, CN

About

Jing Huang joined WuXi AppTec in 2016 and works at our Suzhou, China, facility as Director, Preclinical Small Molecule Bioanalysis, supporting our clients. With over 15 years of expertise in regulated bioanalysis, she specializes in a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, peptides, biologics (antibodies, ADCs), oligonucleotides, and lipid nanoparticle systems. Ms. Huang manages team operations and ensures the delivery of high-quality data for investigational new drug (IND)-enabling and post-IND studies, where her leadership and expertise are crucial in providing effective bioanalytical solutions to clients worldwide. Ms. Huang holds a master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry from Central China Normal University.

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Lan Li, MSc

Vice President, Bioanalytical Services

Shanghai, CN

About

Lan Li is a Distinguished Fellow and Vice President of Bioanalytical Sciences at WuXi AppTec, where she supports the continued development of a comprehensive bioanalytical platform for small molecules, biologics, and emerging modalities under GLP, GCLP, and other applicable regulated quality principles. Since 2018, she has led WuXi AppTec’s Global Bioanalytical Team, which has contributed to the regulatory approval of more than 130 therapeutics. Lan has more than 30 years of pharmaceutical industry experience and has published more than 20 peer-reviewed articles. She earned her master’s degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Before joining WuXi AppTec, she led Bioanalytical and Research Strategy & Portfolio Management at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, where she helped secure approval for three drugs.

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Tingting Yu, BS

Senior Principal Scientist

Suzhou, CN

About

Tingting Yu is a Senior Principal Scientist in Bioanalysis at WuXi AppTec (Suzhou), specializing in immunology and molecular assay development for preclinical safety evaluation of gene therapies. Her expertise includes evaluating toxicokinetics, immunogenicity, and immunotoxicity using bioanalytical techniques such as ELISA/MSD, qPCR/ddPCR, and flow cytometry. She has extensive experience in ligand-binding assays to support TK, ADA, and biomarker analysis for antibody products, and has successfully supported more than 200 drug development programs. Ms. Yu graduated from Dalian Medical University with a BS in Biopharmaceuticals.

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Xuefang Wang, MSc, MBA

Director, Bioanalytical Services

Shanghai, CN

About

Xuefang Wang is Director and Head of Clinical Large Molecule Bioanalysis, with 15 years of experience in integrated PK, PD, and immunogenicity testing for large molecule therapeutics. Her expertise spans bispecific antibodies, ADCs, fusion proteins, CAR-T, AAV, oligonucleotides, vaccines, mRNA, and oncolytic viruses. She has developed biomarker platforms supporting soluble, cellular, molecular, and tissue-level analyses across oncology, immunology, neurology, and metabolic diseases. Her immunogenicity expertise includes anti-drug antibody and neutralizing antibody assays with cell-based functional testing. With 13 years of GLP bioanalytical experience, she supports work aligned with GLP, CAP, 21 CFR Part 11, and global regulatory requirements. Her team has supported more than 100 clients and 20 antiviral drugs through market approval. She earned her MSc at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

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Yanjun Hu, MSc

Associate Director, Bioanalytical Services

Shanghai, CN

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Yanjun Hu holds a master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Analysis from Xi’an Jiaotong University and serves as Director, leading LC-MS/MS platform method development. With 18 years of bioanalysis experience, she specializes in the development, optimization, and application of clinical bioanalytical methods across platforms including HPLC, LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, and NMR. She holds an invention patent in chromatographic-mass spectrometric bioanalytical applications. Her expertise spans novel modalities including ADCs, oligonucleotides, monoclonal and bispecific antibodies, antibody prodrugs, peptides, and PROTACs, as well as small molecules and biomarkers. She has led or supported more than 500 domestic and international clinical bioanalytical projects and has extensive experience supporting client and regulatory inspections.

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