Yifeng Tang
Research Assistant @Pritzker School Of Molecular Engineering At The University Of Chicago
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WORK HISTORY
Research Assistant @Pritzker School Of Molecular Engineering At The University Of Chicago
Chicago, IL, US
Co-advised by Prof. Andrew Ferguson & Prof. Aaron Esser-Kahn.• Identified 10+ hit molecules that can modulate specific immune responses to unprecedented magnitude with AI, machine learning and high throughput screening• Developed a multimodal molecular design framework trained on 1.3 million curated small molecules, integrating structural, physicochemical, and biological features• Conducted iterative high throughput screening of 2,600+ small molecules using an automated platform with immune-responsive reporter cell lines• Optimized assay conditions to maximize detection sensitivity and reproducibility for innate immune signaling responses• Collaborated with >10 Ph.D. students on two NIH-funded projects, contributing to novel vaccine adjuvant discovery initiatives
EDUCATION
University of Chicago
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Molecular Engineering
University of California, Berkeley
Concurrent Enrollment, Chemistry
ShanghaiTech University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemistry
ABOUT YIFENG TANG
I specialize in leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to advance small…
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