Ru Zheng (She/Her/Hers) is a Sr. Director, Business Development and Global Distribution at Universal Sequencing Technology. They possess expertise in strategy, cross functional team leadership, product management, leadership, business strategy and 44 more skills. Colleagues describe them as "Ru is knowledgeable and enthusiastic partner for Business Development activities and customer communications. She brings a wealth of experience in NGS market research and personal connections inside the market leader communities. Ru is focused of relationship building with domestic customers and global distributors and she is an invaluable resource for company growth. Ru is eager to advance her knowledge in technologies she is promoting and marketing. She attends scientific conferences and participates in scientific webinars and courses. Her recent initiative of online webinars presented by researchers using TELL-Seq products to solve questions in metagenomics and clinical applications is sure to attract attention." and "Ru Zheng reported to me at Universal Sequencing Technology Corporation as Director of business development and global distribution, while I served as Chief Commercial Officer & GM. There is so much that I can write about Ru in her role, but I would focus on some key attributed that described Ru as a professional including but not limited to: 1) Available: always available and reachable by any means of communication – unique in our times 2) Willingness: Always willing to accept any challenge as part of her defined role, but also beyond… 3) Knowledgeable: Very knowledgeable in the field and always learning about the technology and then able to prepare professional presentations (multiple languages), present and Convery the knowledge learned 4) Energy: High level of energy and going beyond the call of duty even through difficult times. 5) Can Do Attitude with collaborative mindset. 6) A definite relationship builder As part of the commercial role to help with strategic business development, expansion of TELL-Seq Linked Long Read sales, and establish large global distribution channels, in 2022, and in collaborations, the company achieved 170% increase in TELL-Seq orders, 300% increase of new customers and >500% increase of global distributor sign ups. I wish Ru much success in continuing to contribute at UST and whatever career path she chooses."