Vincent Kuek Email & Phone Number

Perth, Wa, Au

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

As a postdoctoral research officer of the Leukaemia and Cancer Genetics team, my position involves conducting studies to investigate the interactions between acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) cells and bone cells, utilizing a range of approaches such as animal disease models, cellular and molecular techniques. As part of this position, I am also testing new pharmacological strategy in our preclinical models for the treatment of ALL.

Perth, Australia

Management of research projects• Performed multiple industry-funded experiments and screened for therapeutic targets that possess good potential for the treatment of osteoporosis.• Setting up research protocols for the group.• Collaborated with fellow researchers (national and international) on scientific studies.• Provided mentoring and support to visiting research students on experimental designs and data analyses.• Prepared manuscripts for scientific publication as an author with visiting scholars. Management of research group• Finance – Managed daily ordering of laboratory consumables/reagents by liaise with finance department. Maintained record keeping to ensure group expenses are within the budget.• Managed daily housekeeping tasks in the laboratory.• Liaising with animal care services technicians to manage mice stocks for experiments.• Administrative duties.

Perth, Australia

• Perform laboratory tasks and research duties (tissue culture, PCR etc) and was involved in optimizing research protocols.• Foster and build strong collaboration with fellow researchers on their research studies.• Mentor and guide students in experimental designs and data analysis.• Prepare manuscripts for scientific publication as a joint-first author with visiting scholars. One review paper has been accepted for publication.

Sydney, Australia

I was involved in planning and managing research projects which are funded by National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). I have conducted the following tasks in this role:• Prepared experimental protocols and plans prior to the commencement of experiments.• Performed experiments (e.g. cell culture, PCR), data collection and analysis in a research laboratory on a daily basis.• Actively participated in discussions at weekly meetings.• Running team experiments in collaboration with fellow researchers on a regular basis.• Performed housekeeping duties.

Perth, Australia

Managed my own PhD project and collaboration-related research projects to completion. My main PhD research project, which aimed to investigate the role of EGFL protein family members in the bone microenvironment, has led to the publication of my thesis and a paper as a first author. Furthermore, my active involvement with other research projects in collaboration with my colleagues and collaborators, has led to the publication of four papers as a co-author. Specific tasks in this role include:• Planned and conducted research studies in consultation with supervisors to achieve project objectives.• Compiled, analyzed and presented data at national and international conferences.• Drafted and reviewed NHMRC project grant applications with supervisors.• Set up experimental protocols in consultation with supervisors.• Involved in the preparation and revision of manuscripts for publication.

• Mentored research students in the undertaking of their research projects, including one summer research scholarship student (2012- 3 months), three undergraduate pathology students (2013- 2 months) and a research assistant (2016- 7 months). • Involved in teaching a third year undergraduate pathology practical class of 18 students (2013- 1 month).• Collaborated and mentored two international medical students from China in their research work and manuscript writing on a voluntary basis.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Cell/Cellular And Molecular Biology

Major in microbiology and molecular biology

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.) (Hons), Cellular And Molecular Biology