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Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States

United States

- Led experiments and optimized protocols for RNA Lock’n’RollTM (LnR) spacial assays that allow multi-plex RNA probe ligation- Analyzed spot density, intensity, and colocalization of fluorescent probes using Nikon’s Element software- Cultured and maintained cancer cell lines and improved internal cell culture protocol by optimizing plating density- Prepared and participated in presentations for senior executives and for investors- Managed day-to-day lab operations including… Show more - Led experiments and optimized protocols for RNA Lock’n’RollTM (LnR) spacial assays that allow multi-plex RNA probe ligation- Analyzed spot density, intensity, and colocalization of fluorescent probes using Nikon’s Element software- Cultured and maintained cancer cell lines and improved internal cell culture protocol by optimizing plating density- Prepared and participated in presentations for senior executives and for investors- Managed day-to-day lab operations including inventory management and safety oversight Show less

Baltimore, Maryland Area

- Responsible for creating and maintaining human intestinal organoids for the Hopkins GI Research Core Center- Trained principal investigators, post-doctoral fellows, and technicians how to generate and culture intestinal organoids- Optimized protocols for establishing intestinal organoids from diseased intestinal tissues (Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis,Cystic Fibrosis, Primary Bile Acid Diarrhea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome)- Created stable shRNA knock-down lines for existing… Show more - Responsible for creating and maintaining human intestinal organoids for the Hopkins GI Research Core Center- Trained principal investigators, post-doctoral fellows, and technicians how to generate and culture intestinal organoids- Optimized protocols for establishing intestinal organoids from diseased intestinal tissues (Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis,Cystic Fibrosis, Primary Bile Acid Diarrhea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome)- Created stable shRNA knock-down lines for existing intestinal organoid lines- Evaluated the response of intestinal organoids infected with clinically relevant, enteric pathogens, including bacteria andviruses- Mentored two undergraduate students in intestinal stem cell culture, western blots, confocal and light microscopy, and imageanalysis- Solely managed human tissue specimen biorespository for the Hopkins GI Translational Research Enhancement Core (until 01/2019)- Assisted principal investigators in developing research protocols to ensure effective implementation of biospecimenscatalogued and stored in the repository- Assisted a hepatologist and a pathologist on two research projects involving hepatocellular carcinoma and circulating tumorcells - Led immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescent staining for cells harvested in porous membranes, testing and designingvarious staining methods for optimal results - Annotated immunohistochemistry stained specimens using HALO (image analysis platform), looking for tumor markers- Mentored three undergraduate students in cell culture, immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescent staining, confocal, andHALO Show less

Baltimore, Maryland Area

- Lab technician/researcher role assisting graduates and post-doctorates in a lab exploring targeted drug delivery, nanomedicine, and bioengineering/biomedical engineering applications- Explored and developed methods for synthesizing nanoparticles that can be delivered at precise concentrations at targeted organs and tissues- Worked with live test specimens- Dissections- Nanoparticle synthesis- Cell staining- Lab documentation- Data collection- Targeted drug… Show more - Lab technician/researcher role assisting graduates and post-doctorates in a lab exploring targeted drug delivery, nanomedicine, and bioengineering/biomedical engineering applications- Explored and developed methods for synthesizing nanoparticles that can be delivered at precise concentrations at targeted organs and tissues- Worked with live test specimens- Dissections- Nanoparticle synthesis- Cell staining- Lab documentation- Data collection- Targeted drug administration Show less

College Park, Md

- Supported in Treasurer duties including: Grant writing, funding applications, vendor relations- Event advertisement and marketing- Fundraiser planning and promotion- Event coordination- Public relations- Identified and addressed concerns and inefficiencies at events- Faciliation of communication between public/organization general body and organization's officers- Facilitated social interactions and events

College Park, Md

- General team leadership- Brainstorming- Event coordination and teamwork- Process and planning documentation- Purchasing- Photography- Publicity and advertising

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Korean Student Association (Fall 2012 - Summer 2014), Japanese American Student Association (Fall 2015 - Spring.

Visual And Performing Arts

Activities and Societies: Korean Club, International Residence member - Korean Club member: Participated in club activities, volunteered.