Leran Mao

Leran (Lynn) Mao is a Senior Scientist at AstraZeneca, where they co-lead pipeline projects and focus on optimizing cell culture media for improved performance. They previously held roles as a Graduate Research Assistant and Graduate Student at Carnegie Mellon University, conducting extensive research on antibody design and cell growth. Leran has also contributed as a researcher at the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Virginia, where they engaged in cutting-edge proteomic research and CRISPR analytics. With a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, they have demonstrated a strong commitment to mentorship and inter-disciplinary collaboration throughout their academic and professional career.