Wei Hong Tan Email & Phone Number

Greater Seattle Area

Working under the mentorship of Anthony Rongvaux, PhD.Studied (1) immunological tolerance and regulation in chronic viral infections and inflammation and (2) crosstalk between cell death pathwaysKey skills used:Worked with BSL-2/3 pathogens (LCMV and HIV) | Cell cultures and stimulation | Flow cytometry | Computational biology | Small animal husbandryPresented at two departmental retreats (2021 and 2022) and at the 60th Midwinter Conference of Immunologists (2022)

Singapore

• Handled lab requirements of ~20 engineers and 10 lab benches• Performed set-up, maintenance and troubleshooting of lab equipment• Conducted impact assessment reports for abnormal lab conditions• Handled request for quotation and purchasing of lab equipment and supplies• Handled lab activities of a project for a product under development o Mechanical integrity testing o Home cleaning and abuse testing o Mask leak and flow testing o Visual inspection for product defects

Canberra, Australia

I completed my honours thesis in the Innate Immunity and Inflammasomes lab under the supervision and mentorship of Prof. Si Ming Man. My project focused on uncovering the molecular mechanisms underpinning the membrane binding and inflammasome activation by a bacterial pore-forming toxin. I have learnt many laboratory techniques including tissue culture; western blotting; electron microscopy sample processing and imaging; immunofluorescence staining and confocal microscopy; recombinant protein design, expression and purification; IncuCyte analysis; ELISA.

Canberra, Australia

Immunology / Man Group / Innate Immunity and InflammasomesSummer Research Scholarship

Appointed platoon commander in Charlie Company, 30th Singapore Combat Engineers Battalion (30SCE)Tasked as Acting Company Second-In-Command in the absence of Company Commander Successfully trained 18 field engineers from soldiers with basic military training Managed the manpower and logistics readiness of the company (~120 personnel)Conducted live-firing and field training exercises Led my platoon in undertaking Peacetime Contingency Operations dutiesMentored subordinate commanders and personnel to undertake greater roles and responsibilities Attended 43rd Ranger Course

Singapore

Full-time locum in Clinical Chemistry LaboratoryProvided sample processing and quick turnaround-time testsEnsured quality control of laboratory tests Worked with doctors and nurses to provide best possible care to patients

Sinhapore

NUH accredited phlebotomistProvided phlebotomy and Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) services at Diabetic Clinic & NUH Staff Health Screening Ensured quality control of tests Worked with nurses and satellite laboratory technologists to provide fast and accurate biomedical laboratory tests

Md-Phd Candidate, Medicine

Activities and Societies: OncoSIG executive committee member (2023-present) - Invited clinicians as speakers - Organized academic.

Medical Research Honours Degree, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research And Allied Professions, First Class Honours (Final Score: 90/100)

University Medallist Terrell International Undergraduate Scholarship holder

Bachelor Of Medical Science, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist, Gpa: 6.97/7

Activities and Societies: Mountaineering clubAwarded Terrell International Undergraduate Scholarship

Diploma With Merit In Biomedical Laboratory Technology, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research And Allied Professions, Gpa 3.87/4

Activities and Societies: Chief Instructor - NP Strings EnsembleGold Medalist