Yu Deng

Senior Scientist @ Window Therapeutics, Inc.

About

I'm a passionate scientist driven by the excitement of discovering new therapeutic solutions through innovative technology. Over the past 10 years, I’ve built deep expertise in organic chemistry and molecular biology, with a focus on designing, synthesizing and characterizing small molecules, peptides, native glycans, and glycan mimetics to uncover bioactive compounds and understand how their structures relate to function. I am skilled in a variety of advanced machines such as LCMS, MALDI, HPLC, Biotage, SPR, SPPS...to facilitate my research. I enjoy tackling tough scientific problems, seeing them as opportunities to learn and innovate. I’m a quick learner, an enthusiastic collaborator, and a strong communicator—skills that help me adapt, grow, and contribute meaningfully in dynamic research environments.

Country

United States

City

Chestnut Hill

Industry

Biotechnology

Skill

Scientific Background, Scientific Experimentation, Experimental Research, Small Molecules, Teamwork, Sugar, Glycosylation, Public Speaking, Microsoft PowerPoint, Biochemistry, Peptide Synthesis, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Organization Skills, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Cooperation, Project Management, Communication, Analytical Skills, Troubleshooting, STEM

Experience

Senior Scientist

Window Therapeutics, Inc.

2025-10 - Present · 1 yr

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Graduate Research Assistant

Bosotn College

2020-1 - Present · 6 yrs 9 mos

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

independently led the design and synthesis of complex peptides and glycomimetics, integrating SPPS, solution-phase strategies, and photolabile protection to develop scalable synthetic platforms and high-throughput screening tools for protein–ligand interactions. My work emphasized mechanistic understanding, analytical rigor (LC-MS, HPLC, MALDI-TOF), and cross-disciplinary collaboration with protein biochemists and computational chemists.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Nanjing University

2016-6 - 2019-2 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

Contributed to novel method development in heterocycle synthesis, sulfonation, and amination. Performed multi-step organic synthesis and structural characterization using NMR, FTIR, and MS, resulting in multiple peer-reviewed publications.