Xiaoju Zhang

About Xiaoju Zhang

Advanced research experience in RNA Computational Biology, including RNA structure prediction, RNA design, MD simulation, mRNA codon usage profiling- Authored/co-authored 12 peer-reviewed scientific articles across multiple Biological/Computational disciplines- Bioinformatics, Statistics, Machine Learning, Deep Learning- Proficient in Python, R, SQL, Linux Bash- Built algorithms for instrumental Proactive Health Monitoring

Experience

1. Director, Rna Science & Technology

   Metis Therapeutics

   Jun 2022 — Present

   Manage a cross-functional team, fostering collaboration to execute projects and business milestones successfully.• Lead the design and optimization of AiRNA, an AI-driven mRNA platform that enables RNA elements (e.g, UTR, aptamer) generation, accelerates sequence optimization, and enhances therapeutic design.• Integrate RNA elements and AI-generated UTR libraries for improved tissue-specific targeting and optimization of mRNA delivery.• Create AI-driven algorithms to enhance mRNA stability, translation efficiency, and reduce immunogenicity.

Education

• Sichuan University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Biochemistry

• Shanghai Jiao Tong University

  Master's degree, Molecular Genetics

• University of Rochester

  Ph.D, RNA Computational Biology

• University of Oklahoma Health Campus

  Master's degree, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Skills

• Jmp
• Western Blotting
• Medical Devices
• Sql
• Linux
• Molecular Biology
• Pcr
• Rna Biology
• Genomics
• Molecular Cloning
• Machine Learning
• Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr)
• Protein Purification
• C++
• Predictive Modeling
• Molecular Dynamics
• Bash
• Biochemistry
• Data Science
• Python
• Cell Culture
• Bioinformatics
• Genetics
• Computational Biology
• R