Ping du

Ping Du is a Principal Scientist at Merck since April 2023, with prior experience as a Director of Global Evidence and Outcomes in Rare Disease at Takeda from July 2020 to April 2023. Ping's academic career includes roles as an Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at Penn State University from July 2008 to July 2020, focusing on research, teaching, and service. Earlier positions include Research Scientist at the New York State Department of Health (November 2005 - July 2008) and Resident at the Beijing Research Institute for TB Control (May 1995 - October 1997). Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Epidemiology and a Doctor of Philosophy in Epidemiology from the University at Albany, as well as a medical degree in Preventive Medicine from Capital University of Medical Sciences.