• Developed an in vitro reporter cell assay to study hPXR-mediated CYP3A4 induction through transient transfection and dual-luciferase assays.• Set up the equipments of molecular biology that enabled first-time implementation of molecular cloning techniques in DMKP lab.• Collaborated on mRNA level CYP3A4 gene induction study of human hepatocytes using realtime PCR and Panomics branched DNA quantigene assay.• Collaborated on human hepatocyte CYP3A4 induction functional assays using Mass Spectrometry.• Won “Most informative poster” award among over 100 intern posters.• Techniques practiced: mammalian cell culture, primary cell culture, gene cloning, transfection, LC-MS, real-time PCR, Panomics branched DNA quantigene assay, dual-luciferase assay, ELISA

• Constructed new quality control strategy by developing real-time PCR assays on the existing products.• Collaborated on the design and development of innovative real-time PCR-based diagnostic tests for food pathogens in compliance with GLP regulations.• Developed and managed relations with clients, working with clients to identify and resolve issues on existing products.• Daily bacteria culture maintenance and stock preparation• Techniques practiced: Real-time PCR, aseptic techniques, microbial culture