Gai (Grace) Liu

Gai (Grace) Liu has a diverse work experience in the field of scientific research. Gai (Grace) started their career as a Teaching Assistant at Clark University in 2005 while pursuing their PhD. During this time, they focused on characterizing structures of islet amyloid polypeptide (IAPP) and studying the inhibition of IAPP self-assembly by small molecules. Gai (Grace) also gained expertise in various techniques such as protein synthesis, high-performance liquid chromatography, and circular dichroism.

After completing their PhD in 2012, Gai (Grace) Liu joined Washington University in St. Louis as a Postdoc Research Associate. Here, they worked on understanding and characterizing the pathogen-associated molecular patterns recognized by pattern recognition receptors as indicators of viral infection. Gai (Grace) also studied the mechanisms by which filoviruses suppress the host immune response.

In 2016, Gai (Grace) Liu joined Microbiotix, Inc as a Senior Scientist, where they are currently employed. The details of their roles and responsibilities in this position are not provided.

Gai (Grace) Liu's education history begins with their attendance at Donghua University from 2001 to 2005, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Material Science and Engineering. During their time at Donghua University, from 2002 to 2005, Gai also pursued studies in the field of English, though it is unclear whether they obtained a specific degree in this area. Following their undergraduate education, Gai attended Clark University from 2005 to 2012, where they earned a PhD degree in Chemistry, with a focus on Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. Lastly, Gai went on to study at Washington University in St. Louis, where information about their degree name and field of study is not provided.