Agnes Cheng
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Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard
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United States
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Technician
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Jul 2020 - Present
Projects encompass engineering recombinant influenza immunogens for vaccine research using molecular biology and structural techniques. Additionally works on directed evolution projects using yeast and phage display platforms. Supports laboratory research with administrative duties such as ordering and procurement, as well as training of lab members. Helps facilitate conversations and education about DEIJ in science. Projects encompass engineering recombinant influenza immunogens for vaccine research using molecular biology and structural techniques. Additionally works on directed evolution projects using yeast and phage display platforms. Supports laboratory research with administrative duties such as ordering and procurement, as well as training of lab members. Helps facilitate conversations and education about DEIJ in science.
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Brown University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Biology Undergraduate Researcher
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Sep 2017 - Jul 2020
Member of the Bender Laboratory which studies chromatin modification and transcriptional silencing in the laboratory plant Arabidopsis. Awarded a research grant from Brown University to complete research.
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Academic Tutor
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Sep 2019 - May 2020
Group tutor for peers in biology and chemistry courses. Facilitated weekly lessons and problem solving sessions.
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Intern in the Office of Sustainability
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Sep 2017 - Jun 2019
Oversaw sustainability tour as well as waste and energy educationprogramming. Collaborated with fellow interns and BrownUniversity employees in waste diversion, compost anddonation research and programs. Conducted research about energy usage on campus which contributed to an annual sustainability report and helped direct administrative decisions.
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Boston University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Biostatistics Intern
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
Recipient of a full scholarship to the NHLBI funded Boston University Summer Institute for Research Education in Biostatistics (Summer 2018). The program modules were in biostatistics, epidemiology, clinical trials, statistical genetics and training in SAS and R. A collaborative research project using the NHANES data set was conducted culminating in an oral presentation. Recipient of a full scholarship to the NHLBI funded Boston University Summer Institute for Research Education in Biostatistics (Summer 2018). The program modules were in biostatistics, epidemiology, clinical trials, statistical genetics and training in SAS and R. A collaborative research project using the NHANES data set was conducted culminating in an oral presentation.
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Architect of the Capitol
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern at the United States Botanic Garden
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May 2017 - Sep 2017
Designed and implemented lessons and exhibits in the United States Botanic Garden. Worked alongside botanists and education specialists to lead tours and programming for the public. Designed and implemented lessons and exhibits in the United States Botanic Garden. Worked alongside botanists and education specialists to lead tours and programming for the public.
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Education
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Brown University
Biology B.S., Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology