Suhui Yang

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Ann Arbor, MI 48105 480-***-****

CAREER SUMMARY

* ***** ** ********* ********** in organic chemistry and analytical chemistry

Ph.D degree in Medicinal Chemistry (College of Pharmacy)

Received several research grants and awards with the optimization of active compounds

EDUCATION

Channom National University Gwang-ju, South Korea

Ph.D. in Pharmacy (Medicinal Chemistry), GPA: 4.38/4.50 February 2012

Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY

M.S. in Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (Marine Chemistry), GPA: 3.02/4.00 May 2008

Pukyong National University Busan, South Korea

B.S. in Oceanography (major), Chemistry (minor), GPA: 3.90/4.50 February 2004

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI

Visiting Assistant Research Scientist 2013-present

Extensively working on organic synthesis of novel small-molecule compounds, development of efficient

synthetic pathways, and structural modification by analysis of structure-activity relationship and docking mode

Frequent and regular operation and maintenance of analytical instruments such as HPLC-MS or NMR, and

such instruments as microwave reactor or flash purification system (Biotage Isolera)

Developed heuristics for efficient resource allocation with analysis of statistical data

Chonnam National University Gwang-ju, South Korea

Ph.D Researcher 2008-2013

Conducted synthesis of small-molecule chemical libraries and optimization of active compounds

Conducted computer-aided drug design by using FlexX or SurflexDock

Operation and maintenance of MPLC and LCMS

Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY

Volunteer Research Assistant 2008-2008

Constructed synthesis of biologically active small-molecule compounds

Developed new efficient synthetic methods

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Chonnam National University Gwang-ju, South Korea

Teaching Assistant 2009-2012

Teaching 1 undergraduate course ranging in size from 40-50 students.

Topics included: General Chemistry Laboratory Experiments

Prepared course materials, and Supervised students during experiments, graded exams and weekly homework

Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY

Teaching Assistant 2005-2006

Assisted in teaching 1 undergraduate courses ranging in size from 30-50 students.

Topics included: General Chemistry Laboratory Experiments

Supervised students in final projects, graded exams and weekly homework

Suhui Yang

354 Village Green Blvd., Apt 202 acxis2@r.postjobfree.com

Ann Arbor, MI 48105 480-***-****

SKILLS

Software: ChemDraw, ChemFinder, SciFinder, MestRenova, Sybyl, Microsoft Office.

Experimental and analytical skills: Biotage Isolera, Biotage Initiator, Bruker NMR, Shimadzu HPLC-MS, Waters

HPLC.

SELECTED AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

Post-doc training from fostering next-generation researcher program, Grant award, National Research Foundation of

Korea 2012 & 2013

Research/Teaching Assistantship, Chonnam National University 2009-2012

Research Assistantship, Stony Brook University 2006-2007

Teaching Assistantship, Stony Brook University 2005-2006

Basic Research Promotion Fund Scholarship, Korea Research Foundation 2005-2007

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

K. Ramkumar, S. Samanta, A. Kyani, S. Yang, S. Tamura, L. Ziemke, J. Stuckey, S. Li, K. Chinnaswamy, H. Otake, B.

Debnath, V. Yarovenko, J. Sebolt-Leopold, M. Ljungman, and N. Neamati, Mechanistic evaluation and

transcriptional signature of a Glutathione S-transferase Omega 1 inhibitor, Nature Comm., (2016), 7, 13084.

S. Yang, J. K. R., S. Lim, T. G. Choi, J.-H. Kim, S. Akter, M. Jang, H.-J. Ahn, H.-Y. Kim, M. P. Windisch, D. B.

Khadka, C. Zhao, Y. Jin, I. Kang, J. Ha, B.-C. Oh, M. Kim, S. S. Kim, W.-J. Cho, Structure-Based Discovery of

Novel Cyclophilin A Inhibitors for the Treatment of Hepatitis C Virus Infections, J. Med. Chem., (2015), 58 (24),

9546-9561.

S. Yang, C.-H. Song, H. T. M. Van, E. Park, D. B. Khadka, E.-Y. Gong, K. Lee, and W.-J. Cho, SAR Based Design of

Nicotinamides as a Novel Class of Androgen Receptor Antagonists for Prostate Cancer, J. Med. Chem., (2013), 56

(8), 3414-3418.

C.-H. Song, S. Yang (co-first), E. Park, S. H. Cho, Eun-Yeung Gong, D. B. Khadka, W.-J. Cho, and K. Lee,

Structure-Based Virtual Screening and Identification of a Novel AR Antagonist, J. Biol. Chem., (2012), 287 (36),

307**-*****.

T. N. Le, S. Yang (co-first), D. B. Khadka, S. H. Cho, C. Zhao, W.-J. Cho, Synthetic approaches to natural

antioxidant Benzastatin E, F and G analogues, Bull. Korean Chem. Soc., (2011), 32 (12), 4309-4315.

S. Yang, D. B. Khadka, S. H. Cho, H.-K. Ju, K. Y. Lee, K.-T. Lee, W.-J. Cho, Virtual screening and synthesis of

quinazolines as novel JAK2 inhibitors. Bioorg. Med. Chem., (2011), 19 (2), 968-977.

S. Yang, H. T. M. Van, T. N. Le, D. B. Khadka, S. H. Cho, K.-T. Lee, E.-S. Lee, Y. B. Lee, C.-H. Ahn, W.-J. Cho,

Development of 3-aryl-1-isoquinolinamines as potent antitumor agents based on CoMFA, Eur. J. Med. Chem.

(2010), 45 (11), 5493-5497.

S. Yang, H. T. M. Van, T. N. Le, D. B. Khadka, S. H. Cho, K.-T. Lee, H.-J. Chung, S. K. Lee, C.-H. Ahn, Y. B. Lee,

W.-J. Cho, Synthesis, in vitro and in vivo evaluation of 3-arylisoquinolinamines as potent antitumor agents, Bioorg.

Med. Chem. Lett., (2010), 20 (17), 5277-5281.

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