■ Effective Curriculum Design and Delivery: Experienced instructor with a proven track record of teaching major undergraduate courses in life sciences at renowned universities. Delivered engaging lectures and conducted practical laboratory sessions in Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Immunology■ Creative Teaching Strategies: Implemented innovative teaching strategies and assessments that significantly enhanced student performance and engagement. Consistently received high… Show more ■ Effective Curriculum Design and Delivery: Experienced instructor with a proven track record of teaching major undergraduate courses in life sciences at renowned universities. Delivered engaging lectures and conducted practical laboratory sessions in Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Immunology■ Creative Teaching Strategies: Implemented innovative teaching strategies and assessments that significantly enhanced student performance and engagement. Consistently received high student evaluations, reflecting the successful application of theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios■ Mentorship and Student Guidance: Mentored undergraduate students, fostering their passion for life sciences and guiding them in impactful research projects Show less

Microbial & Viral Platforms | Analytical Science | CRDMO■ Lean Management and Process Improvement: Implemented lean principles to drive departmental efficiency and utilized Power BI for data analysis, generating valuable visualizations that facilitated informed decision-making and improved overall performance.■ Communication and Collaboration: Facilitated seamless communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams to effectively convey techniques, project… Show more Microbial & Viral Platforms | Analytical Science | CRDMO■ Lean Management and Process Improvement: Implemented lean principles to drive departmental efficiency and utilized Power BI for data analysis, generating valuable visualizations that facilitated informed decision-making and improved overall performance.■ Communication and Collaboration: Facilitated seamless communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams to effectively convey techniques, project goals, and results■ Mentorship and Guidance in Laboratory Settings: Provided mentorship and guidance to junior group members, supporting their growth in laboratory work, experimental design, and data interpretation Show less

■ Leadership and Team Alignment: Provided visionary leadership, fostering a culture of responsibility and ownership within the scientific team, aligning their competencies and skill sets with the strategic needs of the product portfolio■ Operational Excellence and Process Optimization: Orchestrated operations in NGS-based oncology genomic assays, NIPT and allergy testing, resulting in a 25% annual revenue boost. Proactively anticipated requirements, optimized lab facilities, and… Show more ■ Leadership and Team Alignment: Provided visionary leadership, fostering a culture of responsibility and ownership within the scientific team, aligning their competencies and skill sets with the strategic needs of the product portfolio■ Operational Excellence and Process Optimization: Orchestrated operations in NGS-based oncology genomic assays, NIPT and allergy testing, resulting in a 25% annual revenue boost. Proactively anticipated requirements, optimized lab facilities, and streamlined processes■ Regulatory Compliance and Contract Management: Ensured regulatory compliance by reviewing and implementing clinical regulations (CAP), managing licensing accreditation, and maintaining quality assurance. Skillfully handled contract negotiations, finance, pricing, and technical aspects of the clinical testing portfolio, achieving high administrative effectiveness and adherence to industry standards Show less

■ Collaboration and Team Coordination: Proven track record in effectively collaborating with global operations, lab personnel, bioinformaticians, and client service teams to ensure timely delivery of next-gen sequencing projects. Exceptional support and contributions to post-sales efforts resulted in a well-deserved promotion. Collaborated closely with the commercial team to surpass revenue goals ■ Project Management and CRM Implementation: Demonstrated proficiency as a key user… Show more ■ Collaboration and Team Coordination: Proven track record in effectively collaborating with global operations, lab personnel, bioinformaticians, and client service teams to ensure timely delivery of next-gen sequencing projects. Exceptional support and contributions to post-sales efforts resulted in a well-deserved promotion. Collaborated closely with the commercial team to surpass revenue goals ■ Project Management and CRM Implementation: Demonstrated proficiency as a key user in implementing CRM online systems for project tracking and documentation, optimizing project flow through efficient utilization of project management systems. Achieved fast turnaround times (TAT) and maintained streamlined operations■ Event Planning and Public Speaking: Organized and led industry seminars, symposiums, and conferences, providing scientific support and delivering impactful presentations. Successfully chaired the highly attended Human Genomics Symposium, attracting over 300 attendees Show less

Genome engineering of stem cell-derived models and identifying therapeutic targets for cardiovascular disease■ Genome Editing and CRISPR Techniques: Self-driven scientist who led and advised on 5 successful scientific projects, notably implementing CRISPR genome editing to create RNA splicing-related cardiovascular stem cell disease models. These achievements resulted in 3 international conference presentations and secured a prestigious 2-year A*STAR overseas post-doctoral… Show more Genome engineering of stem cell-derived models and identifying therapeutic targets for cardiovascular disease■ Genome Editing and CRISPR Techniques: Self-driven scientist who led and advised on 5 successful scientific projects, notably implementing CRISPR genome editing to create RNA splicing-related cardiovascular stem cell disease models. These achievements resulted in 3 international conference presentations and secured a prestigious 2-year A*STAR overseas post-doctoral fellowship, with awarded funding amounting to $235,000■ Collaboration and Partnership Building: Proven ability in building strong partnerships with clinical and academic opinion leaders in cardiovascular research, fostering collaborations with external investigators, and actively sharing cutting-edge scientific findings to enhance overall scientific acumen■ Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) and Genomic Analysis: Proficient in current industry trends, adept at generating splice reporter lines for drug screening, performing NGS, RNA-seq, and droplet digital PCR for genome editing. These experiences have led to enhanced methodologies, streamlined iPSC line generation for collaborative projects, and mastered skills in CRISPR genome editing techniques Show less

Genome engineering of stem cell-derived models and identifying therapeutic targets for cardiovascular disease■ Genome Editing and CRISPR Techniques: Self-driven scientist who led and advised on 5 successful scientific projects, notably implementing CRISPR genome editing to create RNA splicing-related cardiovascular stem cell disease models. These achievements resulted in 3 international conference presentations and secured a prestigious 2-year A*STAR overseas post-doctoral… Show more Genome engineering of stem cell-derived models and identifying therapeutic targets for cardiovascular disease■ Genome Editing and CRISPR Techniques: Self-driven scientist who led and advised on 5 successful scientific projects, notably implementing CRISPR genome editing to create RNA splicing-related cardiovascular stem cell disease models. These achievements resulted in 3 international conference presentations and secured a prestigious 2-year A*STAR overseas post-doctoral fellowship, with awarded funding amounting to $235,000■ Collaboration and Partnership Building: Proven ability in building strong partnerships with clinical and academic opinion leaders in cardiovascular research, fostering collaborations with external investigators, and actively sharing cutting-edge scientific findings to enhance overall scientific acumen■ Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) and Genomic Analysis: Proficient in current industry trends, adept at generating splice reporter lines for drug screening, performing NGS, RNA-seq, and droplet digital PCR for genome editing. These experiences have led to enhanced methodologies, streamlined iPSC line generation for collaborative projects, and mastered skills in CRISPR genome editing techniques Show less

Biomaterial-stem cell interaction - Topography-regulation of stem cell lineage commitment and differentiation■ Exceptional Multitasking and Project Management Skills: Successfully formalized and independently managed three scientific projects, showcasing exceptional multitasking and project management skills. Resulted in the delivery of several publications, participation in two international conferences, an invited talk, and the filing of a provisional patent. These achievements… Show more Biomaterial-stem cell interaction - Topography-regulation of stem cell lineage commitment and differentiation■ Exceptional Multitasking and Project Management Skills: Successfully formalized and independently managed three scientific projects, showcasing exceptional multitasking and project management skills. Resulted in the delivery of several publications, participation in two international conferences, an invited talk, and the filing of a provisional patent. These achievements significantly elevated the team's visibility and contributed to their overall success■ Proficiency in Molecular Genomics, Microscopy Imaging, and iPSC Cultures and Differentiation: Demonstrated expertise in resource management, specifically in molecular genomics, microscopy imaging, and iPSC cultures and differentiation. Implemented efficient processes that saved lab costs and increased workflow efficiency by 50%. Constantly assisted the supervisor in maximizing group revenue through effective utilization of resources■ Grant Writing and Research Funding Acquisition: Proactively collaborated with clinicians to draft and write research grants, resulting in full Institutional Review Board (IRB) ethical written approval. Maintained meticulous attention to legal and regulatory processes in the research and clinical field. Instrumental in securing over $9,000,000 in grants, enabling the team to pursue innovative research initiatives Show less

Skin regeneration and stem cells – Skin development and skin reconstruction■ Research Project Management and Leadership: Led and directed research initiatives focused on studying the immunogenic potential of skin cells. Developed and managed projects, establishing new protocols and experiments to pioneer skin drug testing models for graft rejection. Obtained written ethical approval from the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). These groundbreaking efforts sparked… Show more Skin regeneration and stem cells – Skin development and skin reconstruction■ Research Project Management and Leadership: Led and directed research initiatives focused on studying the immunogenic potential of skin cells. Developed and managed projects, establishing new protocols and experiments to pioneer skin drug testing models for graft rejection. Obtained written ethical approval from the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). These groundbreaking efforts sparked multiple collaborations and resulted in securing the prestigious British Council Global Innovation Lab Grant■ Collaboration and Industry-Academia Partnerships: Played a pivotal role in a collaborative project between industry leader L'Oreal and esteemed academic institutions, NUS and A*STAR. Worked together to generate standard operating procedures (SOPs) in clinical skin culture, contributing to the successful implementation of the project and strengthening industry-academia partnerships. Show less