Chia-Yang James Hung

Sr. Translational Immuno-Oncology Scientist | R&D Leadership | Oligonucleotide & LNP Therapeutics

Taiwan

About

Expertise in antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) therapeutics, LNP delivery systems, and translational cancer immunotherapy with focus on preclinical strategy development. Experienced in cell-based assays, flow cytometry, molecular biology, and in vitro/in vivo models for therapeutic evaluation and mechanism validation. Strong background in tumor xenograft and transgenic mouse models, mechanistic biology, and cross-functional R&D collaboration, supported by publications and patents.

Experience

  • R&D, Senior Scientist at DAZZEON Biotech Co., LTD
    Sep 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    Led cross-functional PD/QA/QC teams to drive project progression, data integrity, and regulatory compliance. Investigated Acemannan’s immunomodulatory and therapeutic potential, supporting translational development, formulation optimization, and indication expansion.

  • Research And Development Manager at Albcura Corporation
    Feb 2025 - Aug 2025 · 7 mos

    Developed ex vivo and in vivo LNP-based gene therapy approaches targeting hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) for AML treatment. Led animal study design and execution, including IACUC protocols, compliance, and program coordination.

  • Product Specialist at Ding Fong Scientific
    Aug 2024 - Feb 2025 · 7 mos

    Introduced advanced laboratory instruments and reagents, including NGS systems, LNP platforms, fluorescence imaging tools, and molecular biology reagents. Provided technical support and product training for academic and biotech clients.

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow at City of Hope
    Aug 2019 - Jul 2024 · 5 yrs

    Optimized STAT3-targeting ASO therapeutics and evaluated combination strategies for glioma immunotherapy to support translational development. Profiled glioma-associated myeloid and T cells in inducible STAT3 knockout mouse models to identify immune mechanisms and therapeutic biomarkers

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow at National Cheng Kung University
    Jan 2016 - Jul 2019 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    Utilized Kras, EGFR, p53, and Pten mutated transgenic mouse models to study lung tumorigenesis. Performed gene profiling of Specificity protein-1 (Sp1)-knockout astrocytes and assessed effects on neuronal development.