Yvonne Kuo

Teaching Assistant: Research in Synthetic Biology at Taipei American School
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(386) 825-5501
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Mandarin (Chinese) Native or bilingual proficiency

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Credentials

  • The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Use of mRNA Vaccines Online Course Certificate
    University of Pennsylvania
    Jul, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • COVID-19 Contact Tracing Online Course Certificate
    The Johns Hopkins University
    Jun, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid Certificate
    American Red Cross
    May, 2021
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Taipei American School
    • Taiwan
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Teaching Assistant: Research in Synthetic Biology
      • Aug 2021 - May 2022

      - Guided students through research and laboratory techniques/concepts related to molecular and synthetic biology, including bacterial cloning and protein purification. - Prepared necessary materials for each class. - Guided students through research and laboratory techniques/concepts related to molecular and synthetic biology, including bacterial cloning and protein purification. - Prepared necessary materials for each class.

  • iGEM Competition
    • United States
    • Biotechnology Research
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Project Head of Scientific Research Team
      • Aug 2020 - May 2022

      Spearheaded 30-person scientific research team to compete in global synthetic biology research competition. Project aims to alleviate blood shortages by enzymatically converting blood types to universal O type. Led all sections of the project from planning to execution: experiments, modeling, public outreach, and wiki creation. Genetically engineered bacteria to express, purify, and test recombinant enzymes. Developed modular, two step blood conversion kit for implementation into healthcare… Show more Spearheaded 30-person scientific research team to compete in global synthetic biology research competition. Project aims to alleviate blood shortages by enzymatically converting blood types to universal O type. Led all sections of the project from planning to execution: experiments, modeling, public outreach, and wiki creation. Genetically engineered bacteria to express, purify, and test recombinant enzymes. Developed modular, two step blood conversion kit for implementation into healthcare systems. Co-first author of research paper. Awards: Gold Medal, Top 10 Team, iGEMers Prize (voted by all teams for the best high school project), Best Model, Best Wiki, Best Sustainable Development Impact. 11 Special Award nominations. Show less Spearheaded 30-person scientific research team to compete in global synthetic biology research competition. Project aims to alleviate blood shortages by enzymatically converting blood types to universal O type. Led all sections of the project from planning to execution: experiments, modeling, public outreach, and wiki creation. Genetically engineered bacteria to express, purify, and test recombinant enzymes. Developed modular, two step blood conversion kit for implementation into healthcare… Show more Spearheaded 30-person scientific research team to compete in global synthetic biology research competition. Project aims to alleviate blood shortages by enzymatically converting blood types to universal O type. Led all sections of the project from planning to execution: experiments, modeling, public outreach, and wiki creation. Genetically engineered bacteria to express, purify, and test recombinant enzymes. Developed modular, two step blood conversion kit for implementation into healthcare systems. Co-first author of research paper. Awards: Gold Medal, Top 10 Team, iGEMers Prize (voted by all teams for the best high school project), Best Model, Best Wiki, Best Sustainable Development Impact. 11 Special Award nominations. Show less

  • National Taiwan University
    • Taiwan
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Assistant
      • Jul 2020 - May 2021

      Was offered a part-time job after internship to continue working on the dietary restriction research project.

    • Summer Intern
      • Jun 2020 - Jul 2020

      College of Medicine, Graduate Institute of Brain and Mind Sciences, Molecular Aging Lab - Researched dietary restriction effects on cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases using fruit fly models. - Counted and compiled data of fruit fly larvae under a microscope. - Cared for model organisms (fruit flies, wasps). - Dissected fly brain to study neurological pathways. - Created presentations to organize and deliver experimental results.

Education

  • University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Biology
    2022 - 2026
  • Taipei American School
    High School Diploma
    2016 - 2022
  • The Johns Hopkins University
    Summer Program, “Medical School Intensive”
    2019 - 2019

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