Jingru Zhao, Phd Email & Phone Number

United States

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

-Awarded Best Team Member for exemplary performance and significant contributions.-Developed strategic plan for genomic medicine company to expand novel CRISPR-based technology.-Informed strategic marketing development of cell therapy company by engaging with oncologists at academic research centers to assess their manufacturing needs and providing insights to the sales team.-Built and maintained relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) including physicians, scientists, and other stakeholders.

-Initiated, designed, and executed a novel project to study epigenetic mechanisms of oncogenesis and drug treatment response in breast cancer with over 90 sequencing and imaging experiments, published in Science Advances.-Spearheaded single-cell study on relapse mechanisms in pediatric leukemia.-Characterized treatment resistance in leukemia in response to targeted therapy, published in Molecular Cell.-Trained undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.-Recipient of 2 poster awards, first-author of 2 publications, and co-author of 2 publications.-Data Analysis: Skilled in bioinformatics analysis, statistical modeling, and data visualization using programming languages such as R and Python.-Molecular Biology: Proficient in molecular techniques, including CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing and screening, lentiviral transduction, DNA and RNA sequencing, and advanced imaging techniques, among others.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

-Managed sample processing and immunoprofiling for 10 national vaccine studies, including projects for NIH and industry sponsors.-Enhanced study protocols and vaccine research through collaboration with clinicians, epidemiologists, and scientists.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

-Recipient of the inaugural Undergraduate Research Award in recognition of exemplary research achievements.-Identified novel biomarkers for use in the treatment of COPD-induced pulmonary hypertension presented at 2 international conferences and published in Pulmonary Circulation.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

-Spearheaded promotional campaigns for fundraising events, raising over $100,000 in donations for orphanages in China.-Utilized expertise in graphic design using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to develop visually appealing posters, pamphlets, and digital materials, resulting in heightened engagement and attendance at events.-Led 30 marketing team members and collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of marketing initiatives.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

-Provided high-quality emergency medical care to patients across the metro Atlanta area and on campus in ambulances and within the emergency room setting. -Gained invaluable experience in managing diverse medical emergencies and delivering compassionate care to individuals during their most vulnerable moments.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

-Held 3 hours of office hours weekly and supported over 100 students in mastering key intermediate microeconomic principles and concepts by leveraging my expertise in the subject matter.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Molecular Oncology, 3.85/4.00

Awards: CAMB symposium poster award, Epigenetics Retreat poster award Relevant coursework: Cell Biology, Immunology, DIY Transcriptomics.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Summa Cum Laude, Biology, General, 3.71/4.00

Activities and Societies: Phi Sigma Biological Honors SocietyHonors and Awards: Dean’s List 2015 & 2016, 1915 Scholar, Undergraduate.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Economics

Relevant coursework: intermediate microeconomics, health economics, econometrics