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Lei Qiao posted a condolence
Sunday, May 5, 2024
My deepest condolences to Xiaoyang’s family.
Xiaoyang was my high school classmate. He was cheerful, friendly, and kind. Xiaoyang’s unique smile had a deep impression on me. Whenever people mentioned his name, his shining smile would pop up in my mind. His smile was explosive, his smile was spontaneous, his smile was full of kindness, and his smile always came from his heart.
Although Xiaoyang is no longer with us, his smile and kindness will continue to brighten our days, and his smile will continue to warm up our hearts.
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Xiaoyang was my inaugural colleague at Amgen. Beyond being a coworker, he served as a remarkable mentor and friend, consistently supporting his team and all who crossed paths with him. His kindness was boundless, and his unwavering passion for science was ever evident. Learning of his passing deeply saddens us. Xiaoyang will remain cherished in our hearts indefinitely.
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Chun Chen posted a condolence
Sunday, April 28, 2024
My deepest condolence to Xiaoyang’s family and friends. Xiaoyang was such a nice friend and co-worker. I still remember Xiaoyang patiently explained to me how protein is separated using membranes, and his interesting two-membrane theory. I still remember his excitement showing me a device demonstrating how a slope can accelerate settlement, like a magic! It was also so fun to attend a conference with Xiaoyang. He knows so many people! They were all like yesterday. Xiaoyang will be missed for ever.
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Krista Petty posted a condolence
Sunday, April 28, 2024
My deepest sympathies go out to Xiaoyang’s family and friends during this difficult time. Xiaoyang was my first manager at Amgen and we worked together for many years. I will always remember his kindness, generosity and patience, especially when teaching others. He was an important mentor in my life and I’m very grateful for the time we spent together.
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Peter Schindler posted a condolence
Sunday, April 28, 2024
It was such a shock to hear the sad news! Xiaoyang was a great colleague: always nice, cheerful and an incredibly smart scientist! He was a champion of flocculation and centrifugation. He really dedicated himself in that area. I truly enjoyed working with him for so many years. Our thoughts go out to his family during this difficult time.
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Brent Welborn posted a condolence
Friday, April 26, 2024
It was such a punch in the gut to hear Xiaoyang had passed. I wished so much to be able to knock on his office door and see his big smile with that mischievous twinkle in his eyes and get to have one more chat with him and say goodbye. He was one of my all-time favorite people and I consider myself blessed to have been his friend. My deepest condolences to all his friends and family.
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Sarah Hove posted a condolence
Thursday, April 25, 2024
My sincerest condolences to the family of Xiaoyang. He was one of the kindest, most sincere people I have met in our industry. I will always remember the hours spend collaborating and ideating with him on separations technologies. I learned so much from him during my days working as a supplier with him at Amgen. I will always remember the fun times working with him on the late night harvests and experiments in the lab, and his enthusiasm for innovation. May you rest in peace XYZ.
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Oliver Kaltenbrunner posted a condolence
Thursday, April 25, 2024
My sincere condolences to Xiaoyang’s family and friends. Xiaoyang was one of the most passionate and kind scientists I have worked with. Since he joined Amgen, we always discussed the latest or the next experiment, sometimes late into the evening. Xiaoyang had a unique talent of pulling us all together and - next to a barbecue and with a beer in hand - we advanced science and engineering.
Xiaoyang was a great friend and a truly supportive mentor for young scientists. With his positive energy, his inquisitive mind, and his openness, he lived a perfect role model on how to advance science with passion and kindness. I miss that positive spirit already.
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Margaret Faul posted a condolence
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Xiaoyang was an excellent scientist and he will be deeply missed by his colleagues at Amgen. His impact on Drug Substance Technologies and our ability to deliver innovative medicines to patients will be felt for many years to come. With deepest sympathies on your loss, Margaret Faul
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Margaret Faul posted a condolence
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Xiaoyang was an excellent scientist and he will be deeply missed by his colleagues at Amgen. His impact on Drug Substance Technologies and our ability to deliver innovative medicines to patients will be felt for many years to come. With deepest sympathies on your loss, Margaret Faul
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Diana Woehle posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Xiaoyang was one of the kindest people I know. He was a dedicated scientist and respected colleague. He had time for everyone, and enjoyed a good discussion. He also enjoyed a beer with friends and a good laugh. We will miss him very much. To his family, I am so sorry for your loss.
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Rosalind Stenson posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
My deepest condolences on the loss of Xiaoyang. He was a gifted scientist and a beloved colleague. May his loved ones find peace in this time of loss.
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Lars Pampel posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
I shared my years at Amgen with Xiaoyang, 2003 to 2009. He worked for me, with all the eagerness to learn that so many of us knew in him. But it was I who had so much to learn from him: about trust, about respect and true kindness. Our ways parted long ago, but Xiaoyang has always been present in my mind, the longer the more. Farewell, dear Xiaoyang, I am lucky to have known you.
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Li Zhang posted a condolence
Monday, April 22, 2024
Xiaoyang was a great colleague and friend. He was always easy to talk to and always had a curious mind. He will be missed deeply.
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Greg Stimpfl posted a condolence
Monday, April 22, 2024
I am sending my condolences to Xiaoyang's family and friends. Not only was he a great colleague to work with, he is a good friend that will be missed by so many.
I first met Xiaoyang in 2004 when he started at Amgen and we worked together on so many projects in 20 years that I will not even attempt to mention them here.
Most of all, he was a good friend and a great person to spend time with. My best memories are the many happy hours after work and spending time at conferences with Xiaoyang. I was always happy to run into him at any conference and we always had a good time. I spent most of the week with him at a few AICHE annual meetings and at a big conference in Asheville, NC a few years ago. We enjoyed seeing so many of our former Amgen colleagues, but in addition, he must have introduced me to 100 engineers and scientists from all different companies all over that he knew from so many years in the industry. I remember wondering how it could be possible that someone could know so many people. That is just the kind of guy he was. Everybody knew him and everybody liked him. I and so many others are going to miss him always.
Greg Stimpfl
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Ben Lee posted a condolence
Monday, April 22, 2024
I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Xiaoyang was a great person and I always enjoy those technical discussions with him. He was always so passionate in what he did and loved sharing knowledge with others. I will always remember the time where I ran into him at happy hour in my early days and we just sat together and chatted about things. Xiaoyang or better known as XYZ to many at work will be greatly missed.
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Felix Solamo posted a condolence
Monday, April 22, 2024
My sincere condolences and sympathy to the family. May his soul rest in peace.
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Neil Soice posted a condolence
Monday, April 22, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. Xiaoyang was an exceptional and kind colleague. When I joined Amgen, Xiaoyang was the first colleague to spend time exchanging ideas with me. He helped me feel like part of the team. Xiaoyang's passion for science was amazing. His process innovations have made a significant and lasting impact on bioprocessing. Xiaoyang will be greatly missed.
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Venkatesh Natarajan posted a condolence
Sunday, April 21, 2024
It was an honor and a pleasure to be Xiaoyang's colleague at Amgen these last five years. I will miss his generosity, kindness and cheerfulness.
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Sanjeev Ahuja Posted Apr 22, 2024 at 7:03 PM
It truly was an honor knowing Xiaoyang! I worked with him at HGS where he served as the harvest SME. I always found him to be a genuine, honest, respectful and someone who yearned for true knowledge. It is hard to find people like him. He was the person who everyone wanted to be friends with.
You will be missed Xiaoyang!
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Friday, April 19, 2024
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