Esther Wu

Esther Wu has a diverse work experience that spans across various industries and roles. Esther is currently working as an R&D Operations Coordinator at Maze Therapeutics since February 2022. Prior to this, they held the position of Research Associate III/Project Manager Associate at Mission Barns from March 2021 to August 2021. At Mission Barns, they were responsible for managing a large-scale building expansion project and coordinating between R&D, Facilities, and Operations.

Esther's previous experience includes roles at NGM Biopharmaceuticals, where they worked as a Research Associate II from January 2020 to February 2021 and as a Research Associate I from October 2018 to January 2020. Esther also worked at the UCSF Lung Biology Center as a Staff Research Associate from February 2018 to October 2018, where they conducted research on lung fibrosis and asthma.

Additionally, Esther has worked as a Research Assistant at Advanced Targeting Systems from May 2017 to February 2018, focusing on targeted toxins and antibodies. Esther also had an internship as a Pathmaker Intern at Palomar Health from June 2017 to September 2017.

Prior to their professional experience in the scientific field, Esther gained research experience as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Insel Lab - Department of Pharmacology from July 2016 to June 2017, where they assisted in researching therapies for pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Outside of their scientific roles, Esther has held positions as an Officer at Finesse Dance Company from September 2014 to June 2017 and as a Shift Lead at Lil' Dipper Ice Cream in June 2016. Esther also worked as a Clinical Research Assistant at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland in August 2015, supporting pediatric surgeons in their research on orbital injuries and fractures.

Overall, Esther Wu has a strong background in scientific research and project management, with experience across various organizations and industries.

Esther Wu completed their education at UC San Diego from 2014 to 2017, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology. In terms of additional certifications, they obtained a Google Project Management Specialization from Coursera in September 2021 and a Fundamentals of Immunology Specialization from Coursera in June 2020.