Chunxi Zeng

Chunxi (Chauncey) Zeng is an accomplished scientist with extensive experience in mRNA design and gene technology. Currently serving as Associate Director at Tessera Therapeutics, Chunxi focuses on developing novel mRNAs for Gene Writing™ technology. Previous roles include Research Scientist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Postdoc/Research Associate at Ohio State University, where Chunxi's work centered on optimizing mRNA expression and resulted in a pending US patent for optimized mRNA sequences. Additional experience includes teaching Organic Chemistry as an Adjunct Lecturer at Ohio University and substantial teaching and supervisory roles within the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Ohio University. Chunxi began a career in quality control at Chengdu Institute of Biological Products and contributed to disaster relief efforts in child protection after the Sichuan earthquake. Chunxi holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular & Cellular Biology from Ohio University and a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology from Sichuan University.