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Xuhua Duan

Xuhua Duan

Shanghai

Summary

Knowledgeable with a solid background in ICH guidelines, quality control of therapeutic proteins and vaccine products. Skilled in development, validation, verification, and transfer of Bioassay methods. Successfully led initiatives that streamlined processes and improved departmental efficiency. Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Director, Associate Chief Pharmacist

Shanghai Institute for Food and Drug Control
12.2020 - Current
  • Familiar with ICH guidelines (Q2R2,Q6,Q8,Q12,Q14) and USP chapters (111, 1220, 1224, 1225, 1226, 1030, 1032, 1033, 1034)
  • Skilled in development, validation, verification, and transfer of Bioassay methods, applying DOE principles to optimize analytical methods, such as successfully developing the reporter gene assay for GLP-1R agonists
  • Proficient in the quality control of therapeutic proteins and vaccine products, leading the transfer of bioassay methods for antibody drugs targeting TNFα, IL6, PD1, CTLA-4, VEGF et al.
  • Responsible for constructing the national standard system for biological activity testing of biotech drugs in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia
  • Revised and improved quality standards for human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor, human granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor, human interleukin 11, and human coagulation factor VIII

Supervisor, Pharmacist-in-charge

Shanghai Institute for Food and Drug Control
08.2016 - 12.2020
  • Led identity and potency tests of recombinant biological products and viral vaccines on cell cultures
  • Implemented statistical approaches for results evaluation
  • Drafted the first guideline for bioassay and potency determination methods validation in the 2020 version of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia

Junior Pharmacist

Shanghai Institute for Food and Drug Control
08.2010 - 08.2016
  • Researched quality standards and new methods for quality control of recombinant cytokines and antibody drugs, focusing on biological activity method development and validation
  • Drafted the 2015 version of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia's monograph and general chapter for human interleukin 11

Analyst

East China Normal University, Institute of Interdisciplinary Life Sciences
05.2010 - 07.2010
  • Conducted lab testing of biological products

Quality Control Inspector

Wuhan Institute of Biological Products Co., LTD
07.2007 - 03.2010
  • Involved in operational activities in rabies vaccine production and quality control

Education

PhD Candidate - Biology and Medicine

Fudan University
12.2024

Master’s Degree - Pharmacology

Wuhan University
06.2007

Bachelor’s Degree - Clinical Medicine

Wuhan University
06.2005

Skills

  • Proficient in English
  • Skilled in Office Applications
  • Strong communication skills
  • Teamwork spirit

Affiliations

  • Member of the Blood Products Branch of the China Vaccine Industry Association
  • Youth Committee member of the Drug Analysis Professional Committee of the Chinese Pharmaceutical Association
  • Editorial board member of 'Chinese Pharmaceutical Industry Journal' and 'International Journal of Biologics'

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 12/06/81
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: P.R. China

Training

  • Training on Peptide and Biologic Standards, USP, 03/01/16
  • Training on Bioassay Design, Development, and Validation, USP, 05/01/16
  • Training on Method Development and Validation for Biologics, USP, 05/01/19
  • Training on Quality Control of COVID-19 Inactivated Vaccine, NIFDC, 02/01/21
  • Training on USP Analytical Data-Interpretation and Treatment, USP, 05/01/23

Publications And Patents

  • Establishment and validation of a reporter gene assay for antibody-dependent cellular phagocytosis of IgG2 type anti-EGFR monoclonal antibody based on DOE design., Zhao Q, Zhou Q, Wang M, Li T, Wang C, Duan X#, Shao H., Chinese Journal of Biological Products, 2024, 37, 07, 859-865, (Corresponding author)
  • Development of anti-CD80 drug binding activity method based on SPR technology., Dong S, Shi Z, Duan X#, Shao H#, Chen G., China Pharmacist, 2023, 26, 10, 74-81, (#: Co-corresponding author)
  • Normalized application of four-parameter logistic model in bioassay based on Microsoft Excel., Duan X, Wang M, Ling J, Shao H, Chen G., Chinese Journal of Biologics, 2021, 34, 02, 202-206+212
  • Development of Statistical Analysis Method for Biological Activity Determination of Human Coagulation Factor VIII., Shi Z, Wang M, Duan X#, Shao H#, Chen G., Chinese Pharmaceutical Journal, 2022, 57, 07, 573-577, (#: Co-corresponding author)
  • Development and Application of the Method (Chromogenic Substrate Assay) for Biological Activity Determination of Human Coagulation Factor VIII., Shi Z, Wang M, Duan X#, Shao H#, Chen G., China Pharmacist, 2022, 25, 07, 1296-1301, (#: Co-corresponding author)
  • Analysis of the guidelines for the validation of biological activity/potency determination methods of biological products., Wang M, Chen G, Zhao Y, Shao H, Duan X#., Chinese Drug Standards, 2022, 23, 03, 241-245, (Corresponding author)
  • Establishment of a pseudovirus neutralization assay based on SARS-CoV-2 S protein incorporated into lentiviral particles., Wang S, Liu L, Wang C, Wang Z, Duan X, Chen G, Zhou H, Shao H., Biosafety and Health, 2022, Feb, 4, 1, 38-44
  • Development and validation of a novel luciferase reporter gene assay to detect pyrogen., Wang C, Wang M, Liu L, Li G, Wu Y, Wang Z, Duan X, Shao H, Chen G., Biologicals, 2022, Jun, 77, 16-23
  • A rapid detection method for virus titer of live attenuated varicella vaccine using PMAxx-qPCR., Duan X, Cai Y, Wang Z, Shi Z, Tian Q, Wang M, Shao H, Zhou Q, Zhao Q, Chen G., 2024105975054
  • A plasmid and stable cell line for reflecting immune synapse-related signal proteins using a luciferase complementary system and its application., Wang S, Shao H, Chen G, Wang C, Wang Z, Duan X, Zheng L., ZL202111328033.52
  • Inspection and practice of recombinant monoclonal antibody products for human use., Fudan University Press, 2022, Jun

Timeline

Deputy Director, Associate Chief Pharmacist

Shanghai Institute for Food and Drug Control
12.2020 - Current

Supervisor, Pharmacist-in-charge

Shanghai Institute for Food and Drug Control
08.2016 - 12.2020

Junior Pharmacist

Shanghai Institute for Food and Drug Control
08.2010 - 08.2016

Analyst

East China Normal University, Institute of Interdisciplinary Life Sciences
05.2010 - 07.2010

Quality Control Inspector

Wuhan Institute of Biological Products Co., LTD
07.2007 - 03.2010

Master’s Degree - Pharmacology

Wuhan University

Bachelor’s Degree - Clinical Medicine

Wuhan University

PhD Candidate - Biology and Medicine

Fudan University
Xuhua Duan