Carmen Pui Email & Phone Number

Singapore

Singapore

MediShield Life Division

Singapore, Singapore

Project title: Identification of genetic modifiers of Parkinson's Disease in yeast (Prof Choe lab)- Conducted analysis and screened >30 yeast deletion mutants form a yeast library to evaluate their impact on alpha-synuclein aggregation within yeast cells and whether these findings are unique to the yeast system or reflective of neurotoxicity-Developed 3 distinct localization makers to observe the mechanisms driving alpha-synuclein aggregation within yeast cells- Proficiently executed fluorescence microscopy and conducted image analysis using ImageJ

Singapore

- Triaged >1000 unknown accounts into their respective market segments to accurately identify opportunities from emerging biotech companies- Optimized a detailed market segment decision tree for improved downstream decision making- Created, planned, and scheduled engaging posts for Instagram using platforms such as Sprinklr, Canva and Adobe Photoshop- Spearheaded a market research study on lab filtration products to understand customer’s voices and our place in the market- Consolidated >200 local start-up accounts and conducted due diligence for potential business opportunities with local biotech companies

Singapore

Project title: Precise anti-cancer therapy (Prof Liu Chuan Fa Lab)- Assessed the effectiveness of 2 main plant-derived ligases in conjugating distinct modifications on a protein - Optimised ligation of protein to an anti-cancer moiety through pH enzymatic assays- Performed crystallisation assays for structural analysis and validation of the ligation mechanism- Attained a certificate in commendable research accomplishments with Merit

Singapore

- Optimised the performance of an engineered protein to develop a diagnostic assay that can help to differentiate between bacterial and viral infections- Focused on (a) improving the binding efficiency of the engineered protein to the polystyrene plate and (b) improving the binding efficiency of the engineered protein to the target antigen

Singapore

- Researched on the effectiveness of durian husk solution as a deodorising agent against the volatile compounds found in durian. - Utilised Static Headspace Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry to separate the volatile compounds. - Analysed the identity of the various volatile compounds via the company's proprietary softwares.

Bachelor'S Degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Grade: Cgpa: 4.41 Honours (Distinction)

Activities and Societies: - Sub-community Head for Sports in Hall 1 - Co-chair for FIESTA in Hall 1 - Peer transcriber & note taker.

Diploma, Biomedical Sciences, General, Cgpa - 3.91

Activities and Societies: - Vice President of School of Life Science and Chemical Technology (LSCT) Operatives - Member of LSCT Society.