Dr. Lijiang Song

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lijiang Song is a Reader and Head of the Mass Spectrometry Facility in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Warwick. His research focuses on mass spectrometry-based metabolomics and proteomics, particularly in the application areas of natural product drug discovery, drug metabolism, disease biomarker discovery, and environmental analysis. With a solid background in biological sciences, Dr. Song has had various postdoctoral roles, including at Essex University and the University of Oxford, before becoming a leader in mass spectrometry at Warwick. His ongoing projects include the development of nucleoside decoys for metabolic interference and the discovery of potential biomarkers for ash dieback, as well as investigating the relationship between antimicrobial resistance and environmental factors. Dr. Song's commitment to advancing research in chemistry is evident through his publication record, which includes works addressing critical issues in drug discovery and environmental sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Reader

2008-01-01 — Present

University of Warwick • Coventry, United Kingdom

Head of Mass Spectrometry Facility, conducting research in metabolomics and proteomics.

Head Clinical Pharmacology Lab

2013-01-01 — 2014-01-01

University of Oxford • Oxford, United Kingdom

Led a laboratory focused on clinical pharmacology research.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

2002-01-01 — 2005-01-01

Department of Biological Sciences, Essex University • Essex, United Kingdom

Conducted research in biochemistry and molecular biology.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

2005-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Department of Chemistry, University of Warwick • Coventry, United Kingdom

Researched the applications of chemistry in biological systems.

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.