Education

Job University,Shanghai

Bachelor of Arts in Molecular and Cell Biology, 

December 2006

Emphasis in Cell and Developmental Biology

Laboratory Skills

Enzyme characterization, RIAs, ion-exchange chromatography, gel electrophoresis, media preparation,protein, assays, plasma preps, aseptic techniques, use of radioisotopes, HPLC, cell fractionation

Coursework

Biology Physics Cell Biology

Chemistry Human Physiology Microbiology

Organic Chemistry Human Anatomy Biochemistry

Experience

Laboratory Instructor

Tongji University, Shanghai (8/06-present)

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Lecture in genetics, immunology, microbiology, and general biology

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Prepare stock solutions and media

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Supervise teacher assistants and oversee 35 students in each class

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Work with a team of professors and teacher assistants in publishing new lab manuals

Research Assistant

Comparative Endocrinology Lab, University of Shanghai (8/05-present)

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Plan, organize, and carry out long-term and short-term research projects

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Analyze, research, and study evolution of hormones

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Develop expertise in metabolic pathways of thyronines

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Adept in RIAs, enzyme characterization, and handling radioactive materials

Student Caseworker

Suitcase Clinic,Shanghai (1/05-5/05)

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Interviewed homeless and low-income individuals to obtain general profi le and determine their presenting issues

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Worked with lawyers, physicians, and social workers to obtain services for homeless individuals

English Tutor and Mentor

City College of Shanghai (1/04-6/04)

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Involved with teaching students the complexities of the English language

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Provided assistance to tutors in subjects such as biology

Activities

Mentor,

Chinatown YMCA (8/05-present)

Officer,

Society of Cal Integrative Biology Undergraduate Students (SCIBUGS) (12/05-6/06)

Fundraiser,

Recreation Center for the Disabled (8/03-12/05)

Additional Skills

Corel Quattro Pro, MS Excel, MS Word,WordPerfect, and DOS; fluent in Cantonese