Xuan Luong

About Xuan Luong

10+ years bridging biological domain knowledge with computational approaches to solve real scientific problems. Expert in molecular and cell biology, endocrinology, cardiometabolic diseases, and NGS data analysis. Integrating wet-lab and computational tools to drive and optimize the early drug discovery process. Successfully managing complex research programs in fast-paced environments through strong, cross-functional collaboration, while maintaining rigorous scientific standards. Leveraging science to address health and sustainability issues.

Experience

1. Director

   Aligos Therapeutics

   Jan 2025 — Present

   Designing and implementing evaluation methodologies for assessing small molecule and oligonucleotide therapies across multiple biological systems• Creating strategies to systematically optimize compound performance through iterative in vitro HTS assays and in vivo PK/PD, efficacy, and safety studies• Leading development of transgenic and disease rodent models for preclinical validation of drug candidates• Coordinating cross-functional internal teams and external partners working to identify and characterize preclinical drug candidates for liver and cardiometabolic disease• Managing team of Ph.D. scientists and research associates• Establishing and driving collaboration with external CROs to generate high-impact data• Preparing and organizing documentation supporting regulatory submissions (IND to FDA) • Working closely with Business Development & Alliance Management to manage existing partnerships and support establishment of new partnering opportunities• Founded Aligos Biotech Bootcamp

Education

• University of California, Berkeley

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Health

  2006 — 2010

• University of California, Berkeley

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Integrative Biology

  2010 — 2016

Skills

• Rt-Pcr
• Pcr
• Molecular Cloning
• Microscopy
• Histology
• Public Health
• Community Outreach
• Developmental Biology
• Dna Sequencing
• Statistics
• Academic Tutoring
• Microsoft Office
• Public Speaking
• Data Analysis
• Field Work
• In Situ Hybridization
• Microarray
• Cell Culture
• Teaching
• Reproductive Endocrinology
• Radioimmunoassay
• Animal Husbandry
• Peer Mentoring
• Luciferase Assay
• Rna-Seq
• Research
• Molecular Biology
• Science
• Biology
• Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr)
• Scientific Writing
• Grant Writing
• Microsoft Excel
• Life Sciences
• Tutoring
• Nonprofit Organizations
• University Teaching
• Higher Education
• Sds-Page
• Western Blotting