Yuma Niu
Summary
Skilled research scientist with 9+ years experience mainly in nucleic acid and protein sciences.
Currently work as an analytical research scientist responsible for analytical development, collaborative research, tech transfer of analytical methods, and CTD documentation of multiple projects including small molecules, antibody-drug conjugate, vaccine, and nucleic acids therapeutics.
Ready to bring the work experience to challenging role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Scientist
Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.
04.2021 - Current
- Performed analytical activities with regard to small molecules, biologics, vaccine, nucleic acids, and peptides therapeutics.
- Supported IND/CTA application of 3 projects.
- Planned and proceeded collaborative research of 2 projects.
- Developed strong professional relationships with 3 Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) to transfer analytical methods and outsource manufacturing.
- Managed new modality analytical team in novel analytical research working.
- Implemented 2 research projects in Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED) with regard to biologics and nucleic acids therapeutics.
- Participated in Nucleic Acids Therapeutics Society of Japan as a councilor, and in the antibody society of Japan.
Education
Ph.D. - Chemistry
Osaka University
Toyonaka City, Osaka, Japan03.2021
Master of Science - Chemistry
Osaka University
Toyonaka City03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Osaka University
Toyonaka City03.2016
Skills
- Structural Characterization
- Analytical Development
- Analytical Validation
- Tech Transfer
- CTD Documentation
- Collaborative Research Planning
Languages
Japanese
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
PUBLICATIONS
- Yuma Terai, Ryuma Sato, Takahiro Yumiba, Ryuhei Harada, Kohei Shimizu, Tatsuya Toga, Tomoko Ishikawa-Fujiwara, Takeshi Todo, Shigenori Iwai, Yasuteru Shigeta and Junpei Yamamoto, "Coulomb and CH-pi interactions in (6–4) photolyase–DNA complex dominate DNA binding and repair abilities", Nucleic Acids Research, 2018, Vol.46, No.13, 6761–6772.
- Yuma Terai, Ryuma Sato, Risa Matsumura, Shigenori Iwai and Junpei Yamamoto, "Enhanced DNA repair by DNA photolyase bearing an artificial light-harvesting chromophore", Nucleic Acids Research, 2020, Vol.48, No.18, 10076–10086.
AWARDS
CSJ Poster Presentation Award 2020 for Excellent Research
Timeline
Research Scientist
Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.
04.2021 - Current
Ph.D. - Chemistry
Osaka University
Master of Science - Chemistry
Osaka University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Osaka University
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