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About
Qiang Xu, Ph.D., is a Partner at Decheng Capital based in Menlo Park, CA, where he leads investments and serves on the boards of several portfolio companies, including BCFoods, GYT HealthCare Services, IMPACT Therapeutics, KeChow Pharma, and Kind Pharmaceuticals. He focuses on early and growth-stage venture investments in the life sciences sector, specifically targeting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare technology companies.
Before becoming Partner in 2017, Qiang was Principal at Decheng Capital from 2011 to 2016, and previously held the role of Vice President of Research at Osel Inc. from 2008 to 2010. His expertise spans company building, strategic guidance, and scientific evaluation in therapeutics and healthcare ventures.
Qiang earned a postdoctoral appointment at the University of California, Berkeley, completed his PhD at Kansas State University, and holds a degree from Louisiana State University. His deep academic and research background informs his work in identifying disruptive technology and managing investments that drive innovation in life sciences.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decheng Capital | Partner | Jan 2017 to Present | — |
| Decheng Capital | Principal | Jan 2011 to Dec 2016 | — |
| Osel Inc. | VP, Research | Jan 2008 to Jan 2010 | — |
| Osel Inc. | Director, Reserach | Jan 2007 to Jan 2008 | — |
| Osel Inc. | Senior Scientist and Group Leader | Jan 2001 to Jan 2007 | — |
| Pan Pacific Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Director, Cell-based Bioassays | Jan 2000 to Jan 2001 | — |
| Scios Inc | Scientist | Jan 1998 to Jan 2000 | — |
| Bayer Pharmaceuticals | QA Development Scientist - Protein Chemistry | Jan 1997 to Jan 1998 | — |
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Postdoc
1995 — 1997
Kansas State University
PhD
1987 — 1991
Louisiana State University
Skills & Expertise
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| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Partner | San Francisco, CA , United States |
 | Partner | New York, NY , United States |
C Claire Zhang | Senior Associate | CA , United States |
N Nick Pliam | Partner | San Francisco, CA , United States |
T Tony Xu | Partner | San Francisco, CA , United States |
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