Shany Yang
Lab Technician at University of Utah- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Lab Technician
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Jul 2019 - Present
PI: Dr. Adrian Rothenfluh- Use fly genetics (Gal4/UAS system) and behavioral assays to define the role of serotonin in alcohol aversion using Drosophila melanogaster- Maintain lab fly stocks- Assist other lab members with concurrent projects involving dopamine and alcohol/bitterness aversion
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Research Intern
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Jul 2018 - Jun 2019
PI: Dr. Dudley Lamming- Conducted research in diabetes and metabolism using mouse models and tissue culture. My main project focused on the effects of recombinant methioninase administered via oral gavage on the metabolic health of high-fat diet-fed C57BL/6 mice- Assisted laboratory personnel with their research projects- Placed and received orders to ensure the laboratory was well-stocked and resourced- Presented study results at local and regional conferences
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Undergraduate Researcher
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May 2016 - May 2018
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Undergraduate Researcher
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Sep 2017 - Dec 2017
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Education
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
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