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Adding Comments to My Static Website: Understanding Vercel, Neon Database, and Serverless Functions
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Automating Data Analysis with MCP Servers
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Gemini CLI Silent Failure: How an Invalid package.json Version Breaks Slash Commands in VS Code
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How to Set Up Claude Code on Your Mac
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Virtual Cell Challenge 2025, Lesson 1
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Reflection on the Boltz-2 Paper
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Reflection on Eric Schmidt’s TED Interview
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certificates
Introduction to Molecular Modeling in Drug Discovery
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Schrödinger course on the fundamentals of small molecule drug discovery with Maestro and LiveDesign, covering protein preparation, ligand docking, and collaborative design.
Bioinformatics for Protein Identification
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ASMS course on the fundamentals of protein identification from LC-MS/MS data, covering database searching, error rate estimation, and protein assembly.
LC-MS Practical Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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ASMS course on the essential skills for maintaining LC-MS instrument performance, covering best practices, system suitability, tuning, calibration, and troubleshooting across various platforms.
Quantitative Proteomics: Case Studies
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ASMS course on quantitative proteomics using case studies, focusing on SRM and DIA data analysis with Skyline and MSstats.
Machine Learning
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Deep Learning Specialization
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Associate Python Developer
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AI Agents Course
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Claude macOS App Voice Mode Limitations
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AI Model Release Velocity: Comparing Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google (2025–2026)
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An analysis of the concrete release timeline of Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google Gemini models from 2025 to June 2026, revealing the gap in iteration speed.
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AI-Enhanced Intact Mass Data Communication: Expert-Level Comment and Automated Visualization
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Automated tool for LC-MS data: AI-driven expert comments and interactive 96-well plate heatmap visualization. 
Automated Sequence Generation and Data Prep Toolkit for LC-MS Intact Mass Analysis of Antibody Biologics
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Toolkit to automate LC-MS sequence generation and data prep for antibody biologics. ![]()
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Synthesis and Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Oligo-peptoids
Published in Journal of Visualized Experiments, (132):56652, 2018, 2018
This article presents a method for manual synthesis of oligo-peptoids and sequence analysis using tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) techniques.
Recommended citation: Jianhua Ren, Yadwinder S Mann, Yuntao Zhang, Michael D Browne. (2018). "Synthesis and Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Oligo-peptoids." J Vis Exp, (132):56652. https://doi.org/10.3791/56652
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Characterization of protonated AcAlaDab and AcDabAla by IRMPD spectroscopy and molecular modeling
Published in International Journal of Mass Spectrometry, Volume 444, October 2019, 116178, 2019
This paper characterizes protonated AcAlaDab and AcDabAla using IRMPD spectroscopy and molecular modeling, revealing structural insights into these isomeric dipeptides.
Recommended citation: Patrick Batoon, Yuntao Zhang, Giel Berden, Jos Oomens, Jianhua Ren. (2019). "Characterization of protonated AcAlaDab and AcDabAla by IRMPD spectroscopy and molecular modeling." International Journal of Mass Spectrometry, 444, 116178. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijms.2019.116178
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Mass spectrometry studies of the fragmentation patterns and mechanisms of protonated peptoids
Published in Biopolymers, 111(7):e23358, 2020, 2020
This study uses tandem mass spectrometry to characterize the fragmentation patterns and mechanisms of singly and doubly protonated peptoids with basic residues at different positions.
Recommended citation: Jianhua Ren, Yuan Tian, Ekram Hossain, Joshua S Ho, Yadwinder S Mann, Yuntao Zhang, Michael D Browne, Michael D Connolly, Ronald N Zuckermann. (2020). "Mass spectrometry studies of the fragmentation patterns and mechanisms of protonated peptoids." Biopolymers, 111(7):e23358. https://doi.org/10.1002/bip.23358
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Subtle chirality effects of a D/l-Cysteine on the intrinsic acidity and conformation of isomeric tripeptides ACA and AdCA
Published in International Journal of Mass Spectrometry, Volume 469, November 2021, 116685, 2021
This paper investigates the subtle chirality effects of a D/l-Cysteine on the intrinsic acidity and conformation of isomeric tripeptides ACA and AdCA.
Recommended citation: Yuntao Zhang, Zachary Buen, Michael D. Browne, Yadwinder S. Mann, Jianhua Ren. (2021). "Subtle chirality effects of a D/l-Cysteine on the intrinsic acidity and conformation of isomeric tripeptides ACA and AdCA." International Journal of Mass Spectrometry, 469, 116685. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijms.2021.116685
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Chirality Effects on the Intrinsic Acidity of Isomeric Tripeptides Containing a D/L-Cysteine on the N-terminus: CAA and dCAA
Published in International Journal of Mass Spectrometry, Volume 514, August 2025, 117472, 2025
This paper investigates the chirality effects on the intrinsic acidity of isomeric tripeptides containing a D/L-Cysteine on the N-terminus.
Recommended citation: Shiyuan Wang, Zachary Buen, Kimberlyann R. Harvey, Yuntao Zhang, Jianhua Ren. (2025). "Chirality effects on the intrinsic acidity of isomeric tripeptides containing a D/L-Cysteine on the N-terminus: CAA and dCAA." International Journal of Mass Spectrometry, 514, 117472. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijms.2025.117472
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Anti-LRRC15 Antibodies and Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs)
Published in World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), 2026
Two related patent publications detailing isolated anti-LRRC15 antibodies and specific antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for the treatment of cancer.
Recommended citation: Bristol Myers Squibb (Co-inventor: Yuntao Zhang). (2026). "Anti-LRRC15 Antibodies and Antibody-Drug Conjugates." WIPO Patent Publication Nos. WO/2026/112469 and WO/2026/112472.
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Chirality Induced Conformational and Thermochemical Changes in Cysteine Polyalanine Peptides
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General Chemistry (CHEM23) Lab
Undergraduate course, University of the Pacific, Chemistry Department, 2026
Course: General Chemistry (CHEM23) Lab
Institution: University of the Pacific, Chemistry Department
Role: Undergraduate course instructor
General Chemistry (CHEM25) Lab
Undergraduate course, University of the Pacific, Chemistry Department, 2026
Course: General Chemistry (CHEM25) Lab
Institution: University of the Pacific, Chemistry Department
Role: Undergraduate course instructor
General Chemistry (CHEM27) Lab
Undergraduate course, University of the Pacific, Chemistry Department, 2026
Course: General Chemistry (CHEM27) Lab
Institution: University of the Pacific, Chemistry Department
Role: Undergraduate course instructor




