Senior Scientist
AstraZeneca, United Kingdom
Jessica Yu is a Senior Scientist at AstraZeneca specializing in polymer-based drug delivery and functional nanomaterials. She holds a PhD in Polymer and Materials Chemistry from the University of Toronto, where her research focused on block copolymer micelles for cancer drug delivery. Jessica has extensive experience in polymer synthesis, nanoparticle functionalization, and formulation development, with a strong track record in designing nanocarriers for diverse therapeutic modalities. Her work centers on advancing controlled release systems to improve drug efficacy and enable innovative treatment strategies.