Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen)
Phoenix, United States
EXPERIENCE
Staff Scientist(10/2009-current) The Translational Genomics Research Institute, Phoenix, AZ
•Applying high throughput RNAi technology in novel target identification and drug screening in
Cancer and clinical compound improvement.
•Researching tumorigenesis and drug response mechanism in glioblastoma and DIPG.
•Writing book chapter, proposal for research grant and research manuscript.
Research Fellow (08/2003-02/2006) University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine,
Pennsylvania Muscle Institute, Philadelphia, PA
•Conducted research on motor protein myosin involved cell motility.
•Supervised research technicians at bachelor’s and master’s degree levels on three different
projects. Supervision includes project assignment and time management.
•Assisted in writing proposal, annual report, and budget for NIH-funded research grant.
Postdoctoral Fellow (08/1999-07/2003) University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine,
Pennsylvania Muscle Institute, Philadelphia, PA
•Investigated molecular-cellular functions of unconventional myosin.
Postdoctoral Fellow (08/1997-07/1999) Cornell University Medical College, Margaret M. Dyson
Vision Research Institute, New York, NY
•Investigated mechanisms of genetically inherited retinal dystrophy, Retinitis Pigmentosa.
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Genetics/Genetic Engineering, July 1997
Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Bachelor of Science Degree, Biology, July 1991
Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China
RESEARCH &TECHNICAL SKILLS
Molecular Biology, Protein Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Fluorescence Imaging
Affiliations
SNO
AACR