Experience

Gene Therapy Program | University of Pennsylvania

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Science Research Specialist B

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  Collaborating within a dedicated team focused on researching gene therapy treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, specifically Huntington's disease. Conducting in vivo studies involving mice, including necropsies to collect vital tissue samples. Currently responsible for the care and management of a cohort of over 130 mice, overseeing regular body weight measurements, behavioral assay testing (e.g., Rota-Rod), and utilizing Soft Mouse for efficient tracking. Proficiently performing and… Show more Collaborating within a dedicated team focused on researching gene therapy treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, specifically Huntington's disease. Conducting in vivo studies involving mice, including necropsies to collect vital tissue samples. Currently responsible for the care and management of a cohort of over 130 mice, overseeing regular body weight measurements, behavioral assay testing (e.g., Rota-Rod), and utilizing Soft Mouse for efficient tracking. Proficiently performing and optimizing a diverse range of laboratory techniques, encompassing mammalian cell/tissue culture, molecular cloning, RNA/DNA extraction, PCR, RT-qPCR, WES, and Western Blotting.

• Science Research Specialist A

  • Nov 2021 - Apr 2023



Labstat International Inc.

• Canada
• Biotechnology Research
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Biological Activity Technologist

  • Sep 2021 - Nov 2021

  Collaborated with a team of Technologists to meticulously prepare media, plate cultures, accurately enumerate growth, and conduct bacterial mutagenicity assays, notably the Ames assay. Executed all tasks in strict adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and ISO 17025:2005 standards, ensuring precise and reliable results. Adhered to rigorous health and safety protocols within the laboratory, including meticulous compliance with biosafety and biosecurity policies and procedures. Collaborated with a team of Technologists to meticulously prepare media, plate cultures, accurately enumerate growth, and conduct bacterial mutagenicity assays, notably the Ames assay. Executed all tasks in strict adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and ISO 17025:2005 standards, ensuring precise and reliable results. Adhered to rigorous health and safety protocols within the laboratory, including meticulous compliance with biosafety and biosecurity policies and procedures.



Lowe's Companies, Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Customer Service Representative

  • Apr 2018 - Oct 2021

  Ensured customer satisfaction and facilitated fulfilment when issues arose. Maintained awareness of all promotions and advertisements while implementing company marketing strategies. Replenished and maintained various product display sets to enhance customer experience, increased sales, and maximized inventory returns. Ensured customer satisfaction and facilitated fulfilment when issues arose. Maintained awareness of all promotions and advertisements while implementing company marketing strategies. Replenished and maintained various product display sets to enhance customer experience, increased sales, and maximized inventory returns.



Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada/ Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Assisted Dr. Tian Lining in the prestigious Federal Student Work Program, undertaking vital responsibilities under their supervision. Conducted comprehensive field and laboratory work at the London Research and Development Center and Simcoe marginal land, focusing on the evaluation of growth and biomass for three Sorghum hybrids. Acquired valuable field survey experience, demonstrating proficiency in employing standard survey protocols and utilizing field equipment. Expertly collected and… Show more Assisted Dr. Tian Lining in the prestigious Federal Student Work Program, undertaking vital responsibilities under their supervision. Conducted comprehensive field and laboratory work at the London Research and Development Center and Simcoe marginal land, focusing on the evaluation of growth and biomass for three Sorghum hybrids. Acquired valuable field survey experience, demonstrating proficiency in employing standard survey protocols and utilizing field equipment. Expertly collected and analyzed data from 36 plots, encompassing parameters such as germination rate, length, mass, and other relevant metrics. Show less Assisted Dr. Tian Lining in the prestigious Federal Student Work Program, undertaking vital responsibilities under their supervision. Conducted comprehensive field and laboratory work at the London Research and Development Center and Simcoe marginal land, focusing on the evaluation of growth and biomass for three Sorghum hybrids. Acquired valuable field survey experience, demonstrating proficiency in employing standard survey protocols and utilizing field equipment. Expertly collected and… Show more Assisted Dr. Tian Lining in the prestigious Federal Student Work Program, undertaking vital responsibilities under their supervision. Conducted comprehensive field and laboratory work at the London Research and Development Center and Simcoe marginal land, focusing on the evaluation of growth and biomass for three Sorghum hybrids. Acquired valuable field survey experience, demonstrating proficiency in employing standard survey protocols and utilizing field equipment. Expertly collected and analyzed data from 36 plots, encompassing parameters such as germination rate, length, mass, and other relevant metrics. Show less



McMaster University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Demystifying Medicine Multimedia Content Creator

  • May 2020 - Jul 2021

  Used the McMaster Demystifying Medicine platform to develop educational materials using social media including YouTube videos and podcasts to promote scientific knowledge for complex scientific content that was validated and translated for the general public. This allowed the scientific information to not only be restricted to conventional means limited to a more academic audience. This fast-growing platform has generated almost 800 educational YouTube videos that have received >11M views… Show more Used the McMaster Demystifying Medicine platform to develop educational materials using social media including YouTube videos and podcasts to promote scientific knowledge for complex scientific content that was validated and translated for the general public. This allowed the scientific information to not only be restricted to conventional means limited to a more academic audience. This fast-growing platform has generated almost 800 educational YouTube videos that have received >11M views worldwide. Created a mini-podcast series in which which global researchers were interviewed named "Clarity Amid the Pandemic" which examined some topics in regards to the Covid-19 Pandemic.

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Aug 2020 - May 2021

  Worked under the supervision of Dr. Kjetil Ask and Dr. Colin Seymour in the Ask Lab. Successfully completed a thesis project focused on the comprehensive study of four rare pulmonary diseases; pulmonary amyloidosis, pulmonary ossification, pulmonary Langerhans’s cell histiocytosis, and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, employing advanced technologies such as tissue microarray and multiplexed ion beam imaging on human lung biopsy samples. Demonstrated exceptional communication skills by developing… Show more Worked under the supervision of Dr. Kjetil Ask and Dr. Colin Seymour in the Ask Lab. Successfully completed a thesis project focused on the comprehensive study of four rare pulmonary diseases; pulmonary amyloidosis, pulmonary ossification, pulmonary Langerhans’s cell histiocytosis, and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, employing advanced technologies such as tissue microarray and multiplexed ion beam imaging on human lung biopsy samples. Demonstrated exceptional communication skills by developing a series of accessible knowledge translational tools, including YouTube videos and webinars, effectively conveying complex scientific concepts to the general public. Thrived in a collaborative team environment, seamlessly working alongside a diverse array of pathologists, clinicians, bioinformaticians, lab technologists, researchers, and fellow students