Dr. Songjun Xiao, PhD

process development senior scientist at LGC Axolabs

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Dr. Songjun Xiao's research interests lie in the highly interdisciplinary field of bioorganic chemistry, with a particular focus on nucleic acid chemistry, bioconjugation, sequencing, and genomics. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Maryland in 2020 under the mentorship of Prof. Jeff Davis, where his research concentrated on nucleoside chemistry and supramolecular chemistry. Following this, he conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Utah in Prof. Cindy Burrows' lab, specializing in DNA/RNA damage and modification sequencing. Since joining LGC Axolabs in 2022 as a process development scientist, Songjun has been dedicated to the production and optimization of sgRNA and other nucleic acid therapeutics. Beyond his professional pursuits, he finds enjoyment in traveling and playing and watching tennis in his leisure time.