Lihong Gao

Lihong Gao is a seasoned professional in the bioanalytical and drug development field, currently serving as Key Account Director and Director of Business Development at Frontage Laboratories, Inc. since April 2021. With extensive experience, Lihong has held various leadership roles at prominent companies, including Associate Director of Bioanalytical DMPK at PureTech Health and Translate Bio, and Group Leader in Bioanalytical at RaNA Therapeutics. Lihong's expertise encompasses preclinical and clinical assay development, LCMS, biomarker analysis, and method validation, with a strong emphasis on managing teams and optimizing CRO activities. Educational qualifications include a PhD and MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Chiba University, Japan, and a BS in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Beijing Medical University, China.