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Zhenyu TangunlockedYi Zhang: together at Tsinghua University (1991–1996)
×3Yi Zhang: together at Plexium
×5Yi Zhang: together at Tsinghua University
×3Yi Zhang: together at Zafrens
About
Yi Zhang is Co-Founder and EVP of Engineering at Zafrens, Inc. His engineering work spans bio-instrument and assay design, including the development of cell analysis and sorting instruments, digital PCR, and single-cell manipulation and imaging systems. He has also developed protocols for Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) assays and methods for fetal cell amplification and identification from maternal peripheral blood.
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Zafrens's investors · 9
Acequia Capital (AceCap)Seattle · $100K – $5M checks · since 2021BlueYard CapitalBerlin · $500K – $5M checks · since 2021FoundersX VenturesSilicon Valley · since 2021Global BrainTokyo · $100K – $184M checks · since 2021HAWKTAILSan Francisco · since 2021Iaso VenturesCambridge · since 2021imec.xpandLeuven · $270K – $5.4M checks · since 2021Prime Movers LabJackson · $2M – $30M checks · since 2021Raptor GroupMiami Beach · since 2021
Co-founders at Zafrens
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Experience
Skills & more
Labview4Molecular Biology3Biotechnology13R&D13Hardware Diagnostics2Medical Devices7Project Management5Life Sciences2Genomics3Integration1PCR2qPCR2
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MatlabLabVIEWAssay DevelopmentFrom Yi's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Yi Zhang?
- Yi Zhang is Co-Founder and EVP of Engineering at Zafrens, Inc. His engineering work spans bio-instrument and assay design, including the development of cell analysis and sorting instruments, digital PCR, and single-cell manipulation and imaging systems. He has also developed protocols for Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) assays and methods for fetal cell amplification and identification from maternal peripheral blood.
- Where did Yi Zhang go to school?
- Yi Zhang studied at Tsinghua University (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Engineering); Tsinghua University (Bachelor's degree, Optical Engineering).
Same school
Also attended Tsinghua University310
Zhenyu TangInvestment Director at Intel CapitalVinnie LauriaFounding Partner at Golden Gate VenturesTed BreyerPartner at Breyer CapitalAlexander KremerPartner at Keen Venture PartnersCollin WallaceGeneral Partner at Lobby CapitalSong MaoManaging Director, China at Qualcomm Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Zafrens9
Justin BriggsScientist, entrepreneur, and investor building companies at the nexus of biology, chemistry, and engineeringGavin MathisPartner & Chief of Staff at Prime Movers LabJonathan Fajardo CortesPrincipal at imec.xpandWasim MalikManaging Partner at Iaso VenturesChas PulidoFounder & General Partner at Alix VenturesMartin SmrcinaFounder at Zafrens
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Also worked at Plexium16
Ian PeikonVenture Partner at Lux CapitalTherese LiechtensteinPartner at 4BIO CapitalKiersten SteadManaging Partner, DCVC Bio at DCVC (Data Collective)Rob HopfnerManaging Director at Pivotal Life SciencesBenjamin LiVice President at Pivotal Life SciencesJohn CassidyPartner, EMEA at SoftBank Vision Fund
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