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• Strong multi-disciplinary background in cancer research (oncology-immunology), chemistry, nanotechnology, bio-imaging, nonlinear optics and ultrafast laser• Over 12-year research experience on imaging probe development and bio-imaging of tumor microenvironment and nano-bio interactions • Expertise in pre-clinical tumor models • Extensive experience in optical imaging, various types of microscopy/spectroscopy, nonlinear optics, and microPET/CT imaging• Excellent on working both independently and collaboratively with a diverse interdisciplinary team• Authored over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles, 1 conference proceedings, 1 book chapter, and over 10 presentations in conferences• US permanent resident. Fluent in English and ChineseSpecialties:1. Biological Technology • Proficient in cell culture/assay, viral infections, immunofluorescence/immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, cloning, PCR, DNA/RNA purification, protein purification,western blotting • Experienced in small animal handling/injections/surgery, tumor models (xgengraft, orthotopic, transgenic primary tumor)2. Bio-imaging and Microscopy: • Confocal microscopy, Bioluminescent imaging, Coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering (CARS) microscopy, Stimulated Raman scatering microscopy (SRS), Two-photon excitation fluorescence (TPEF), Sum frequency generation (SFG), Second harmonic generation (SHG), Third harmonic generation (THG), Electron microscopy, microCT, microPET, Ultrasound imaging, Raman spectroscopy, Fluorescence correlation spectroscopy (FCS), Single particle tracking (SPT) • Professional at cell, tissue and in vivo animal imaging3. Chemistry and Nanotechnology • Synthesis, surface functionalization and characterization of various nanomaterials, including gold nanostructures, carbon nanotubes, silicon nanowires and liposomes • Development of nanoparticle-based imaging probes and drug delivery carrier • Experienced in study of nano-bio interactions in vitro and in vivo