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• COVID-19 research work contributed two publications to Science journal in 2021.• COVID-19 research work contributed a publication to Nature Communications journal in 2020.

Seattle, Wa

Screening potent SARS-CoV-2 S2P-specific antibodies from convalescent patients:• Setting up neutralization assay to determine IC50 of each potent anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody.• Running BLI to determine KD value between the potent antibody and SARS-CoV-2 RBD.• The accumulative research work contributed a publication to Immunity journal in 2020.Conducting both in vivo/ vitro work to verify vaccine-specific antibody candidates against viruses: • Conducting mouse adoptive transfer.• Staining enriched B cells with fluorescently labeled antibodies. • Running 10+ multicolor flow cytometry to identify cells of interest and confirm B cell activation. • Mouse handling, including husbandry, immunization, bleeding, and tissue collection.

Jupiter, Fl

Focused on looking for successful antibodies that target HIV particles:• Conducted ELISA to screen the antibody candidates for the best affinity to HIV particles.• Optimized ELISA conditions to display high signal-to-noise ratio in antibody screening. • Maintained mammalian cell cultures, performed transfection and antibody purification. • Stained mammalian cells and detected fluorescent signals with FACS.• Operated 10x GENOMICS Single Cell Expression System to acquire single cell profiling.• Participated and presented in lab meeting to keep the research goals on track. • Member of Network for Women in Science (NWiS).

Evanston, Il

Thesis-based research training offered an opportunity to practice critical thinking: • Research project: Endogenous-siRNAs Function in the Maternal to Zygotic Transition.• Focused on understanding the function of siRNAs in early embryonic development in Drosophila.• Designed scientific projects and performed experiments to untangle RNAi molecular mechanisms.• Presented thesis proposal and project defense with hypothetical specific aims.• Conducted troubleshooting by active literature research and discussion with PI/ colleagues.• Member of Toastmasters Club for public speaking training.

Rockford, Illinois Area

Volunteered to take an independent study at Biologic Resource Facility to learn mouse handling:• Independent Study Project: Independent Study at Biologic Resource Facility (BRF).• Performed research mice husbandry regularly, twice a week.• Transplanted immune cells into an immunodeficient mouse via IP route and collected splenocytes to run FACS for validation. • Learned the AAALAC and OLAW regulations to ensure the facility operations abide by the policies.• Assisted in small animal surgery and recovery at BRF.

Taoyuan, Taiwan

Established and optimized various molecular biology assays from scratch at a new lab:• Specified interactions among gene, Phf7, and corresponding complexes in Drosophila.• Conducted multiple experiments with great time management skills.• The accumulative research work contributed a publication to GENETICS journal in 2017.

Taoyuan, Taiwan

Built up the lab from scratch by reaching out to people, following regulations, and setting up rules:• Interacted with biotech companies for purchase of chemicals and instruments.• Managed lab expenses while negotiating for best pricing.• Ensured lab adhered to university administrative regulations and policies.• Arranged lab instrument training schedules for all lab members.

Taichung, Taiwan

Worked in cardiovascular department and acquired patients' IRB consent to collect data:• Assisted Taiwan Society of Lipids and Atherosclerosis to recruit patients and collect questionnaires.• Helped establish the goal of identifying new biomarkers in Taiwanese populations.• Built up a database and follow-up records with inward patients’ vital signs and information.• Performed biostatistical analyses on inward patients’ data to deduce their prognoses.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Medical Biotechnology, 3.95

Activities and Societies: Department Representative of Graduate Student Council and Member of UIC Trade Winds Program• Received advanced.

Certificate Of Achievement For Exchange Program, Biology

Activities and Societies: Member of International Student Organization• Ranked No.1 in writing the Animal Behavior research report.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Life Science, 3.35

Activities and Societies: Member of International Buddy Program• Nurtured by undergraduate program with intellectual courses, hands-on.