Adeline (Pinyu) Liao

Hey there! I'm Adeline, and I'm interested in global health financing.

Adeline (Pinyu) Liao is a Stanford researcher in Computational Biology and Economics, focused on market design and pharmaceutical supply chains in low- and middle-income countries. She studies health economics under Dr. Karen Eggleston at Stanford’s Freeman Spogli Institute and leads research on how procurement systems affect drug access and cost stability in hospitals.

As founder of Niora Systems, Adeline is building a subscription-based pharmaceutical procurement platform to reduce stockouts in Ghana’s largest hospitals. Her work blends field research, system modeling, and operational execution, with pilot agreements underway with top Ghanaian health institutions.

A TEDxStanford 2024 speaker and documentary filmmaker, she is passionate about applying rigorous economic and logistical solutions to one of the deadliest problems in global health: the failure of medical supply systems to deliver life-saving drugs on time.

Projects

Research

My research has spanned computational biology, biochemistry, and now, global health economics. The focus of my work for the past few years has primarily been on antibiotic resistance, including novel therapeutics for antibiotic resistant pathogens and market design and financing for medication access.

My most recent work is in pharmaceutical markets, which has branched into Niora Systems.

Writing & Journalism

I founded the blog, Lavender + Lab Coats, back in high school when I was still in my science fair days. While I no longer post nearly as frequently, it's still a nostalgic corner of the internet for me, and a great place if you're looking for resources about my high school and university journey :)

If you're interested in my writing, I now write primarily on Medium!

Public Speaking

I hated public speaking as a kid - which is exactly why I decided to pursue public speaking. I had the wonderful opportunity to present at TEDxStanford 2024 and educational outreach at events like ISEF Educational Outreach Day. Since then, I've found advocacy and public speaking to be a wonderful way to raise awareness about topics that I care deeply about!

What I'm Thinking About...

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