Songping Liao, PhD Baxter Healthcare

Dr. Songping Liao is the Head of China R&D Center of Baxter Healthcare. The center supports Baxter China patients and market in both drug and medical device development and sustaining. Its capabilities include analytical chemistry, material assessment, extractable and leachable, as well as toxicology assessment, etc. Dr. Liao and his team pioneered in drug packaging compatibility, medical device material and safety assessment in China, and introduced the methodologies and global best practices to Chinese authorities and industries. He facilitated several international exchanges and collaborations, and co-authored/translated four books in the field with other Chinese experts. He is a member of the 11th Chinese Pharmacopoeia Commission (CPC) and its committee of Pharmaceutical Excipients and Packaging Materials. He also serves as the Vice Chairman of the Standard Committee of China National Pharmaceutical Packaging Association (CNPPA). In these roles, he works on national and industrial standards and guidelines. Dr. Liao obtained his BS in Chemistry from Peking University, and his MS and PhD in Chemistry from Cornell University. He also holds EMBA degree from China Europe International Business School (CEIBS).