The Research Foundation for SUNY
Qishan Lin is a distinguished academic and research professional with extensive experience in mass spectrometry and proteomics. Currently serving as a Research Associate Professor at the University at Albany School of Public Health and Director of MS Operations since November 2005, Qishan Lin has developed innovative methods for analyzing RNA chemical modifications and established assays for detecting RNA modifications as biomarkers of drug abuse. As Core Director of Proteomics/Mass Spectrometry, Qishan Lin has led the development of cutting-edge proteomic methodologies and overseen a state-of-the-art proteomics facility. Previous roles include project administrative officer at The Research Foundation for SUNY, research associate at SUNY Albany's Center for Functional Genomics, Albany Medical College, and Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Qishan Lin holds a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, a Master's degree in Organic Chemistry, and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.
The Research Foundation for SUNY
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York (RF) is the largest, most comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country. It exists to serve the State University of New York (SUNY) by providing essential sponsored programs administration and innovation support services to SUNY faculty, students and staff who perform life-changing research in life sciences and medicine; engineering and nanotechnology; physical sciences and energy; social sciences; and computer and information sciences. The RF manages SUNY’s research portfolio assisting SUNY faculty, students and staff through every step of the research grant process, allowing them to focus on their work and ensuring compliance with SUNY, grant sponsor and government requirements. Research at SUNY produces more than 200 new technologies every year and the RF works with business and industry, government agencies and other partners to convert SUNY's research capacity into economic growth.