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Yang Liu

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Associate Director - Oncology Targeted Discovery , Oncology at AstraZeneca
📍 Greater Cambridge Area, United Kingdom

Yang Liu is a seasoned expert in protein science and structural biology with over two decades of experience spanning pharma, biotech, and academia. He currently serves as an Associate Director at AstraZeneca, leading oncology targeted discovery with a focus on antibody-drug conjugates and advanced biophysical characterization.

His research has led to breakthrough publications, including work that elucidated mechanisms for phospholipase C gamma enzymes and advanced the understanding of BRCA2s role in breast cancer.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Associate Director - Oncology Targeted Discovery , Oncology
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Cambridge Area, United Kingdom
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Oncology Drug Discovery
His current role at AstraZeneca is focused on oncology targeted discovery, specifically leading work on antibody-drug conjugates to identify lead candidates.
Protein & Enzyme Science
A core theme of his career, from generating complex proteins at Abcam to building and leading protein science and enzymology teams at biomodal.
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Career

Work history

9-2024
Associate Director - Oncology Targeted Discovery , Oncology
AstraZeneca
9-2021 - 8-2024
Associate Director - Protein Sciences
biomodal
9-2019 - 8-2021
Team Lead - Intensive Care Platform
Abcam
9-2016 - 8-2019
Structural Biology (Cryo-EM) and Biophysics (HDX-MS)
AstraZeneca
9-2012 - 8-2016
Research Associate - Cryo-EM and Cancer Cell Biology
MRC Cancer Unit, University of Cambridge
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Education
9-2024 - 3-2025
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EZRA leadership and management coaching
10-2023 - 2-2024
Diploma of Education
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