Jia-Ying John Y. has a diverse work experience spanning over a period of several years. They began their career in research as a Research Assistant at National Taiwan University (NTU) Hospital in 1996. They later joined NTU Hospital again as a Research Assistant in 1996 before transitioning to the Taiwan Army, where they served as a Second Lieutenant and Platoon Leader from 1997 to 1999. Following their military service, Jia-Ying worked as a Research Assistant at NTU Hospital and National Yang-Ming University in 1996 and 1999 respectively.
In 2000, Jia-Ying took on the role of Research Associate at NTU Hospital, where they conducted investigations on monoclonality in NK/T cells in sinonasal lymphoma. They also published research papers related to their findings. Their next position was as a Professional at Allergan Inc. from 2002 to 2003, where they conducted in vitro photodynamic injury models to assess compound efficacy and treatment conditions.
Jia-Ying then joined the University of California in 2006 as a Teaching Assistant/Instructor, where they lectured in Biochemistry Lab and held sections for students with questions on Biochemistry lecture. In 2010, they became a Post-Doctoral Fellow at UC Irvine, investigating insulin-induced Akt translocation to mitochondria and its effect on mitochondrial function. They also completed their PhD research on the same topic during their time as a PhD student researcher at UC Irvine from 2004 to 2010.
From 2011 to 2015, Jia-Ying worked at Allergan as a Scientist and then as a Senior Professional. In these roles, they conducted non-invasive electroretinography and ocular imaging investigations, as well as mouse behavior studies, supporting various research projects.
Finally, Jia-Ying joined Glaukos Corporation in 2015 as a Scientist. In this role, they collaborated with contract research organizations for PK/safety studies to support clinical trials.
Overall, Jia-Ying John Y. has a well-rounded background in research and has gained experience in various scientific disciplines throughout their career.
Jia-Ying John Y. began their education in 1990 at National Chung Hsing University, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science in 1994. From 1994 to 1996, they attended National Tsing Hua University and obtained a Master of Science degree in Life Science. In 2001, Jia-Ying John Y. enrolled in UC Irvine and completed a Master of Science degree in Biotechnology in 2003. Jia-Ying John continued their education at UC Irvine and achieved a Ph.D. in Experimental Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in 2010.
June, 2015 - present