Yao Yao is a highly experienced scientist in drug discovery with a strong focus on viral diseases, including antiviral treatments for COVID-19 and cancer therapies. Currently serving as a Senior Scientist at PharmaIN, Corp. since December 2019, Yao Yao has designed and synthesized novel peptides for the treatment of cirrhosis and related conditions, as well as C-type natriuretic peptides for cancer. Previous experience includes a Research Associate position at The Scripps Research Institute, where Yao Yao contributed to influenza hemagglutinin drug discovery and developed high-throughput screening assays. Yao Yao's research work commenced at the University of Illinois Chicago as a Research Assistant, focusing on lanthanide-based complexes for hydrogen sulfide detection. Yao Yao holds a Doctor of Chemistry degree from the University of Illinois Chicago and both a Master’s and Bachelor's in Chemistry from Huazhong University of Science and Technology.
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