Luqi Zheng
Omaha,NE
Summary
Results-driven biomedical scientist with strong training in laboratory research, molecular diagnostics, proteomics, and analytical techniques. Experienced in conducting independent research, analyzing complex datasets, and contributing to collaborative scientific projects in fast-paced laboratory environments. Seeking a Research Assistant or Graduate Student position to apply technical expertise, strengthen translational research skills, and contribute to innovative, high-impact biomedical research.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Research Assistant (Wang's Lab)
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
2026 - Current
- Evaluated antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) for therapeutic potential.
- Conducted high-throughput MIC assays against bacterial strains; monitored bacterial growth via absorbance (OD600) and subsequent CFU counts to assess antibiotic efficacy.
- Analyzed hemolytic cytotoxicity of AMPs via erythrocyte lysis assays.
- Collaborated with postdoc to transition top-performing peptides to murine models.
- Performed multiple sequence alignment of peptide sequences using MUSCLE v3.8 in Python, followed by phylogenetic tree construction and ancestral sequence analysis in MEGA12 to investigate conserved sequence motifs and potential evolutionary patterns among functionally related peptides.
- Maintained detailed experimental logs.
Research Intern (Mechref's Lab)
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Conducted proteomics analyses in neurological disease studies
- Conducted initial data processing in Thermo Proteome Discoverer, including filtering, cleaning, and normalizing data for downstream statistical analysis.
- Conducted comparative analysis of peptide composition and abundance from swab and saliva samples to support workflow evaluation and optimization.
- Assisted with analyzing and organizing key literature on Alzheimer's disease-related histone modifications induced by aging, oxidative stress, and other factors to support experimental design.
- Maintained detailed experimental logs.
Undergraduate Research (Krempner' Lab)
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Conducted cycloaddition reactions of Bestmann ylides with unsaturated substrates; identified viable combinations via 1H/13C/31P NMR; figured out the key peaks.
- Performed Wittig reactions with diverse aldehydes (aromatic/aliphatic); confirmed products using NMR spectroscopy; currently achieved 35-75% isolated yields.
- Operated auto-chromatography system for product isolation and purification.
- Maintained detailed experimental logs.
Operations Manager
Chongqing Weidian Hospitality Management Co., Ltd.
Chongqing, China
08.2018 - 12.2023
- Supervise and evaluate service quality in daily operations of institutional hospitality services for government agencies, hospitals, airlines, and other clients.
- Coordinate resource allocation to address customer needs, continuously optimize and improve work processes, and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Contributed to company's recognition as one of China's Top 100 Institutional Hospitality Service Companies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry (GPA 3.97 of 4)
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX, U.S.A.12-2025
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
East China University of Science And Technology
Shanghai, China07-2018
Skills
- Molecular biology techniques (PCR and qPCR and RNA extraction)
- Cell culture
- In vivo experimental techniques (experimental mouse models)
- Gel electrophoresis
- Microscopy
- ELISA
- Protein purification
- Microbial culture techniques
- Experimental design
- Data collection and analysis
- Laboratory safety and biosafety procedures
Independent Project
https://github.com/zhengluqi25/multi-agent-platform-evolution/tree/main
Publications
- Olasunkanmi OI, Zheng L, Zheng P. Gut-brain axis in health and brain disease. Chin Med J (Engl). 2026 Mar 20;139(6):799-827. doi: 10.1097/CM9.0000000000003920. Epub 2026 Feb 3. PMID: 41630697; PMCID: PMC12999160 (IF 7.3).
- Imran Ibni Gani Rather, Abraham F. Mechesso, Aaron P. Decker, Preha Handa, Yajuan Su, Syed Muntazir Andrabi, Zheng Luqi, Barbara Cabrera, Yolande Chan, Jingwei Xie, Daryl J. Murry, Guangshun Wang, An improved peptide antimicrobial for treating drug-resistant bacteria-caused wound biofilms, bloodstream and lung infections, Under Review
Leadership Experience
Certificate of Completion Awarded, Tech Leadership Institute, Texas Tech University, 09/01/24, 11/30/24
Short-listed into intensive leadership program in cross-cultural environments.
Practiced inclusive leadership techniques and constructive communication strategies to enhance team cohesion and productivity.
Strengthened skills in active listening and mediating viewpoints, preparing to contribute effectively to multicultural teams in academic and professional settings.
Timeline
Research Intern (Mechref's Lab)
Texas Tech University
09.2025 - 12.2025
Undergraduate Research (Krempner' Lab)
Texas Tech University
01.2025 - 05.2025
Operations Manager
Chongqing Weidian Hospitality Management Co., Ltd.
08.2018 - 12.2023
Lab Research Assistant (Wang's Lab)
University of Nebraska Medical Center
2026 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry (GPA 3.97 of 4)
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
East China University of Science And Technology