Mark Xia
Boston,MA
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Boston University School of Dental Medicine
Boston, MA
04.2025 - Current
- Afasizhev & Afasizheva Labs - Researched mitochondrial RNA processing and editing mechanisms in Trypanosoma brucei to elucidate gene expression pathways.
- Executed cloning and plasmid preparation for advanced genetic studies.
- Purified mitochondrial proteins to enable detailed analysis.
- Conducted transfection-based tagging of Trypanosoma brucei proteins, confirming results through Western blot.
Clinical Volunteer
Boston Specialists
Boston, MA
01.2025 - Current
- Facilitated patient intake, appointment scheduling, and data entry between NexHealth and eClinicalWorks systems.
- Supported clinical procedures such as oral food challenges and aeroallergen skin prick testing.
- Monitored patient vitals to ensure accurate health assessments.
- Coordinated with pharmacists for timely medication delivery.
Student Researcher
Lumiere Education
Shanghai, Boston
05.2024 - Current
- Authored publication-ready manuscript titled Bacteriophages: Remedy to Antibiotic Resistance? Submitted to Journal of Young Investigators, awaiting acceptance.
- Conducted comprehensive literature review of scientific journals and experimental studies on bacteriophage therapy.
- Integrated theoretical, experimental, and clinical perspectives to advocate for global phage therapy adoption.
- Explored innovative strategies to enhance treatment efficacy while addressing medical implementation challenges.
Medical Intern
AstraZeneca
Shanghai, China
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Shadowed and assisted the endocrinology sales team promoting Forxiga® (dapagliflozin) and Kombiglyze XR® (saxagliptin/metformin) to physicians in public hospitals.
- Helped organize regional symposia and physician education events on type 2 diabetes and heart failure.
- Studied SGLT2 and DPP-4 inhibitors, noting Forxiga’s role in glucose excretion and cardio-renal benefits, and how Kombiglyze XR modulates incretin pathways for glycemic control.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Boston University
Boston, MA05-2027
Skills
- Molecular biology lab techniques
- Clinical support and patient interaction
- Academic mentorship
- Scientific communication
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- leadership
Timeline
Research Assistant
Boston University School of Dental Medicine
04.2025 - Current
Clinical Volunteer
Boston Specialists
01.2025 - Current
Medical Intern
AstraZeneca
06.2024 - 09.2024
Student Researcher
Lumiere Education
05.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Boston University
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