Hong Liu, PhD, is Vice President and Head of Computational Biology at NextRNA Therapeutics. With over two decades of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, Hong brings a wealth of expertise in leveraging computational biology and data science to drive drug discovery and development. Prior to joining NextRNA, she held leadership positions at Abio-X, Checkmate Pharmaceuticals (acquired by Regeneron), Takeda, and Sanofi, where she spearheaded efforts in translational strategy, biomarker discovery, and target evaluation in the fields of Oncology and Immunology. Hong’s innovative work has resulted in multiple patents and publications, reflecting her commitment to advancing therapeutic development through cutting-edge computational approaches.
Throughout her career, Hong has demonstrated a talent for building and leading high-performing teams, fostering academic and commercial collaborations, and implementing novel computational solutions to complex biological challenges. Her strategic insights and technical proficiency in areas such as NGS analysis, machine learning applications, and multi-omics data integration position her as a key driver of NextRNA’s mission to develop innovative RNA-targeted therapeutics.