Jonathan Choy

Jonathan Choy has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of scientific research and development. Jonathan started their career as an intern at Plexxikon, Inc., where they focused on the development of chemistry for the treatment of diabetes and obesity. Jonathan then worked as a summer intern at Pfizer, where they were involved in the development of small molecule treatments for Hepatitis C virus.

After completing their PhD in Chemistry & Chemical Biology at the University of California, San Francisco, Choy joined Novartis as a participant in the International BioCamp 2009 leadership seminar. This experience provided him with valuable insights into the biotechnology sector and allowed for global networking opportunities.

Choy continued their career as a post-doctoral scholar at the Taunton Lab, where they conducted research on druggable kinase targets in Trypanosoma brucei. Jonathan then worked as a laboratory assistant at the Small Molecule Discovery Center, focusing on the identification of compounds for the treatment of prion diseases.

Choy then joined Vibrant Sciences as a Biochemical R&D scientist, where they developed assays and diagnostic tests for clinical use. Jonathan also led a team responsible for product and assay development.

Following that, Choy joined Globavir Biosciences, Inc. as a research scientist and later as a senior scientist. At Globavir, they contributed to the drug development team, with a particular focus on developing new compounds for Immuno-Oncology and Infectious Disease portfolios.

Choy then joined Merck as a senior scientist, where they worked for four years before moving on to their current role as a senior scientist at Maze Therapeutics. In both positions, they contributed to the scientific research and development efforts.

Overall, Jonathan Choy's work experience highlights their expertise in scientific research and development, with a focus on drug discovery and diagnostic assay development. Jonathan has a proven track record of contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge and the development of innovative solutions.

Jonathan Choy earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology with a concentration in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of California, Berkeley. Following their undergraduate studies, they attended the University of California, San Francisco, where they pursued a PhD in Chemistry and Chemical Biology.