Scientist
Current• Evaluate the business and therapeutic potential of the in-house marcomolecules delivery method for rare diseases• Carry out research on drug/gene delivery
Apr 2021 - Present
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Leo Siu is listed as Scientist at Avro Life Science, based in Greater Toronto Area, Canada. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Leo Siu.
Leo Siu previously worked as Laboratory Technician at Public Health Ontario and Postdoctoral Scientist at Dalriada Therapeutics. Leo Siu holds Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Pathology from Western University.
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About Leo Siu
• Innovative, dedicated and experienced problem-solver with strong interpersonal and communication skill• 6 year experience in cancer/immuology research and 6 year experience on nano-formulation, gene delivery, bio-active materials research• Experience in functional polymers, nanoparticles, and lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) including design, synthesis, characterization, formulation and testing of the materials in vitro and in vivo• First demonstration of carbon nanotubes for topical siRNA delivery which resulted in 94% inhibition of melanoma progression in a rodent model with a team of biologists• Effective communication skill: 8 publications, 2 first-authored articles, 1 book chapter and 11 scientific conference presentations• Good organizational skills and ability to work in a self-directed manner: designed and carried out research project on PhD research
Listed skills include Chemistry, Science, Hplc, Cell, and 46 others.
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Laboratory Technician
• Trains other lab technicians and technologists on Covid testing including RNA extraction and qRT-PCR experiments on both manual and automation platform• Troubleshoot RNA extraction and qRT-PCR contamination• Carry out high volume Covid samples aliquot, RNA extraction, and qRT-PCR manually and using automation platform• Uses LIMS to record testing, assists in data analysis and reporting
Nov 2020 - Mar 2021
Postdoctoral Scientist
•Collaborately established a new laboratory in a start-up environment•Maintained mammalian cell culture and carried out troubleshooting, problem-solving, analysed data, and evaluated results in accordance to the turnaround time and changing priorities for SDS-PAGE/Western blot, flow cytometry and cytotoxicity data•Carried out method transfer, method development, optimization, troubleshooting and writing of SOPs•Prepared weekly report summary
Sep 2017 - Apr 2020
Team Lead, Gene Synthesis
• Successfully established gene synthesis department• Carried out troubleshooting, problem solving, analysed data, and evaluated results in accordance to the turnaround time for DNA sequencing experiments (annual revenue $200k)• Maintained inventory, DNA sequencing machine and other equipment• Carried out quality control (QC) experiments and prepare QC reports in a timely manner• Developed, tested, and optimized existing and new in house QC protocol• Provided scientific and technical advice on experiments and production line• Trained 3 other junior lab technicians
Jan 2015 - Jul 2017
Project Assistant
Determined multi-dimensional phrase equilibrium (GC, HPLC, UV-vis, KF titration, DSC) for the design of industrial purification resulted in enhanced collaborations with industrial partnersAnalyzed the components in waste water for waste water purification from the funding of CHTC Fong’s (00641.HK)
Nov 2005 - Sep 2007
Assistant Chemical Engineer
Tuv Rheinland Hong Kong
Advised the legal requirements (EU, LMBG) for consumer products importation to Europe in a professional manner resulting in new and return customersCoordinated the laboratory tests (EN, ISO, ASTM) and generated reports in a timely manner and handled all documents with reference to SOP and in a GDP
Jul 2004 - Jul 2005
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Leo Siu education
Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Pathology
Western University
Master Of Philosophy (M.Phil.), Chemistry
The University Of Hong Kong
Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Chemsitry
The Hong Kong University Of Science And Technology
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What company does Leo Siu work for?
Leo Siu works for Avro Life Science.
What is Leo Siu's role at Avro Life Science?
Leo Siu is listed as Scientist at Avro Life Science.
Where is Leo Siu based?
Leo Siu is based in Greater Toronto Area, Canada while working with Avro Life Science.
What companies has Leo Siu worked for?
Leo Siu has worked for Avro Life Science, Public Health Ontario, Dalriada Therapeutics, Bio Basic Inc., and Hkust.
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What schools did Leo Siu attend?
Leo Siu holds Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Pathology from Western University.
What skills is Leo Siu known for?
Leo Siu is listed with skills including Chemistry, Science, Hplc, Cell, Western Blotting, Research, Sirna, and Laboratory.
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