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Dr. Michael Yao
Dr. Michael Yao
Medical Doctor Global Biopharma Policy Leader
Key Roles
Former Senior Medical Officer, U.S. FDA (15 years): Led policy design and approvals for cell/gene therapies, awarded US FDA Outstanding Achievement
(2006) and Lifetime Achievement (2017).
U.S.-EU Policy Coordinator : Co-Chaired FDA-EUA Biopharma Policy Harmonization Committee.
Advisor : Macau SAR Chief Executive, Chinese Academy of Engineering (Immunology), and biopharma investment funds.
Academic Roles : Guest Professor at Tsinghua University, Peking Union Medical College, CKGSB, and Macau University of Science and Technology.
Career Highlights
Regulatory Architect : Drafted U.S. Congressional/FDA biopharma regulations, shaping global cell/gene therapy frameworks.
Global Bridge builder : Pioneered alignment of U.S.-EU regulatory standards for advanced therapies.
Strategic Investor : Advisor/shareholder in multiple biotech firms, driving innovation in Asia and beyond.
Legacy
Merged regulatory expertise with academic and commercial leadership to advance translational medicine.
Recognized as a pivotal figure in global biopharma policy and investment.