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Skyler Woo

MInneapolis,MN

Summary

A passionate and creative individual who approaches challenges with optimism and critical thinking. Resilient in research, overcoming obstacles and developing complex models. Values collaboration, open to new ideas, and driven to make meaningful contributions in academic and professional settings.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Lab Assistant

Fu Meng Technology (FMI), Guangzhou
Guangzhou, Guangdong
01.2023 - 08.2024
  • Anti-microbial material in vitro evaluation experiments and an in vivo animal model development.
  • Biochemical research projects, including microorganisms, animals, and nanomaterials, of gastric inflammatory cancer KM mouse model induced by Helicobacter pylori.
  • Cultivated murine bone marrow stem cells in vitro under optimized conditions to study viability, proliferation, and differentiation for regenerative medicine applications.
  • Studied silver nanoparticles (nano-Ag) for wound healing, highlighting antimicrobial effects and tissue regeneration in burn and physical injuries.
  • Guided an iGEM team in designing a plasmid to reduce seagrass pollution by engineering genetic constructs for contaminant degradation and stress tolerance.

Lab Assistant

Gynecology Laboratory, Zhujiang New Town Women's a
Guangzhou, Guangdong
07.2020 - 08.2020
  • Cultured cells from female ovaries, prepared samples, and tested protein concentration; learned the experimental procedure and usage of tools.

Teacher

Thailand volunteer
Chiang Mai, Thailand
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Taught Mandarin, math, and music to elementary school students in a small-town community.
  • Introduced Mandarin basics, including pronunciation, characters, and conversational skills, with cultural elements like songs and stories.
  • Strengthened students' foundational math skills using engaging methods, such as visual aids and interactive games.

Education

Undergraduated Student -

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
05-2027

Skills

  • Molecular Biology Techniques
  • Synthetic biology
  • Cell culture and tissue engineering
  • Research and data analysis
  • Project Management
  • Scientific communication
  • Problem Solving and Innovation
  • Collaboration and mentoring

Affiliations

  • Performs in the talent show each year through dance
  • Holds the first chair position in both the wind ensemble and jazz band
  • Varsity teams for both basketball and soccer

Accomplishments

  • Pulao Proud Science Award
  • Southern Regional Leadership Award, HOSA-Future Health Professionals China
  • MVP for soccer season

Languages

English
Full Professional
Cantonese
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Hakka
Professional

Timeline

Lab Assistant

Fu Meng Technology (FMI), Guangzhou
01.2023 - 08.2024

Lab Assistant

Gynecology Laboratory, Zhujiang New Town Women's a
07.2020 - 08.2020

Teacher

Thailand volunteer
07.2019 - 08.2019

Undergraduated Student -

University of Minnesota
Skyler Woo