Dr. Lijuan Zhang

Biography

Dr Lijuan Zhang is an internationally recognized scientist and the Senior Director of R & D Innovation at Helix BioMedix, Inc. She is responsible for the development of new technologies for the aesthetic, dermatology and medical markets. Her leading-edge work has focused on the molecular modulation of the innate immune system to improve skin’s function, appearance, integrity and health. These efforts have resulted in the development of the Company’s patented Smartpeptides® technology, a new and effective way to improve skin health. Dr Zhang has authored over 38 peer reviewed papers and book chapters, presented at numerous international scientific conferences and is an inventor on over 42 patents and patent applications. Dr Zhang has a B.Sc. in microbiology from Northwestern University, China, a M.Sc. in molecular biology from the Chinese Academy of Science and Technology, Beijing and she received her doctorate from the University of Turku, Finland in 1996 followed by post-doctoral fellowships at the University of British Columbia, Canada. Dr Zhang has been a dedicated member of the Helix BioMedix team since 2001.

Research Interest

aesthetic, dermatology and medical markets