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Debra Yu
Director/Board Member at
JW (CAYMAN) THERAPEUTICS CO. LTD
Net worth: 194 081 $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Dr. Debra Yu, MD, is an Independent Non-Executive Director at Ascentage Pharma Group International Co., Ltd., an Independent Non-Executive Director at JW (Cayman) Therapeutics Co. Ltd., an Independent Director at MeiraGTx Holdings Plc, an Advisor at JDRF International, a General Manager at Shanghai Lianbio Development Co., Ltd. and a Treasurer at Institute for Advanced Study.
She is on the Board of Directors at Ascentage Pharma Group International Co., Ltd., JW (Cayman) Therapeutics Co. Ltd. and MeiraGTx Holdings Plc.
Dr. Yu was previously employed as an Independent Director by ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp.
V, a President & Chief Strategy Officer by LianBio, a MD & Head-Cross Border Healthcare Investment by China Renaissance Securities (US), Inc., a Managing Director by Labrador Advisors LLC, a Vice President-Strategy by WUXI APPTEC HOLDING CO, a Senior Director by Pfizer Venture Investments LLC, a General Partner by Delphi Ventures, Inc., a Consultant by McKinsey & Co., Inc., a Senior Vice President-Global Business Development by Ascendancy Healthcare, Inc., a Managing Director by Bay City Capital LLC, a Principal by Morgan Stanley Venture Partners, and a Principal by Wilkerson Group.
She also served on the board at Permanente Co. and The BayHelix Group.
She received her undergraduate degree from Princeton University and a doctorate degree from Harvard Medical School.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LIANBIO 0.95% | 2023-04-09 | 1,000,000 ( 0.95% ) | 141 650 $ | 2026-05-30 |
| 2026-04-19 | 10,472 ( 0% ) | 52 431 $ | 2026-05-30 | |
| 2026-06-10 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2026-05-30 |
Debra Yu active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| MEIRAGTX HOLDINGS PLC | Director/Board Member | 2022-04-24 |
| JW (CAYMAN) THERAPEUTICS CO. LTD | Director/Board Member | 2023-02-28 |
| ASCENTAGE PHARMA GROUP INTERNATIONAL | Director/Board Member | 2024-11-24 |
Shanghai Lianbio Development Co., Ltd.
 Shanghai Lianbio Development Co., Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures paradigm-shifting medicines to patients | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Institute for Advanced Study, Inc.
 Institute for Advanced Study, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides theoretical research and intellectual inquiry services | Treasurer | - |
JDRF International
 JDRF International Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Performs research & development on diabetes | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Debra Yu
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| LIANBIO | President | 2022-12-31 |
The BayHelix Group
 The BayHelix Group Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit professional organization | Director/Board Member | 2019-12-31 |
China Renaissance Securities (US), Inc.
 China Renaissance Securities (US), Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2019-08-31 |
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Connections
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 22 |
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China Renaissance Securities (US), Inc.
China Renaissance Securities (US), Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
McKinsey & Co., Inc.
 McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a management consulting firm | Commercial Services |
Wilkerson Group
 Wilkerson Group Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Consulting services to pharmaceutical and medical products industry | Health Services |
Morgan Stanley Venture Partners
 Morgan Stanley Venture Partners Investment ManagersFinance MVSP invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of technology, healthcare, consumer and digital media. It participates in growth stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Princeton University
 Princeton University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Pfizer Venture Investments LLC
 Pfizer Venture Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Pfizer Ventures Investments invests in companies located across the globe primarily in the United States. The firm focuses on companies operating in oncology, inflammation & immunology, cardiovascular, metabolic/Obesity and Vaccines sectors. It provides financing for seed, early and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 5 - 20 million. The firm make follow on financing and also acts as lead investor. | Finance |
Delphi Ventures, Inc.
 Delphi Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Delphi Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of medical devices & diagnostics, biotechnology and healthcare services companies. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Bay City Capital LLC
 Bay City Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Bay City Capital invests in public and private companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for seed, early and later stage capital transactions. The firm makes co-investments. It acts as a lead investor and takes a seat on the board of directors. | Finance |
JDRF International
JDRF International Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Performs research & development on diabetes | Commercial Services |
Institute for Advanced Study, Inc.
Institute for Advanced Study, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides theoretical research and intellectual inquiry services | Commercial Services |
Permanente Co.
 Permanente Co. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Part of Kaiser Permanente Corp., Permanente Co. is a multispecialty medical group consisting of over 9,500 physicians who provide world-class medical care to 4.6 million Kaiser Permanent members in the US. The company offers flexible practice opportunities in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine, with in-person and/or virtual care and dedicated panel management time. The group is physician-led and focuses on the health, wellness, and happiness of their people as much as their patients. The company is regarded as experts in their field and are regularly featured in the media on a variety of health issues. The CEO of the company is John H. Cochran. | Finance |
Harvard Medical School
 Harvard Medical School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The BayHelix Group
The BayHelix Group Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit professional organization | Commercial Services |
Ascendancy Healthcare, Inc.
 Ascendancy Healthcare, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Engages in the commercialization of pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Wuxi Apptec, Inc.
 Wuxi Apptec, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides pharmaceutical and biotechnology services | Technology Services |
Ascentage Pharma Group International Co., Ltd.
 Ascentage Pharma Group International Co., Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a biopharmaceutical company that engages in discovering, developing and commercializing of therapies for hematological malignancies | Health Technology |
MeiraGTx Holdings Plc
 MeiraGTx Holdings Plc BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops and manufactures genetic medicines | Health Technology |
JW (Cayman) Therapeutics Co. Ltd.
 JW (Cayman) Therapeutics Co. Ltd. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as biotechnology company that develops and manufactures cell immunotherapy products | Health Technology |
LianBio
 LianBio BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a biotechnology company focused on bringing paradigm-shifting medicines to patients | Health Technology |
ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp. V
 ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp. V Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Shanghai Lianbio Development Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Lianbio Development Co., Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures paradigm-shifting medicines to patients | Health Technology |
Labrador Advisors LLC |
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