Tung-Yaw Tsai
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Experienced with conducting thorough research and analyzing data to support academic projects. Utilizes strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and reliability of findings. Knowledge of statistical software and effective communication techniques to present research results clearly.
Detail-oriented Research Assistant with hands-on experience performing clerical and laboratory work to advance research goals. Drives team success with expertise in data review, reporting and specimen handling. Specializes in NGS.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Academia Sinica, NGS High Throughput Genomics Core
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Utilized Fragment Analyzer and Femto Pulse to assess DNA/RNA quality profiles
- Generated DNA libraries for genome, 16S, and ITS analysis
- Prepared RNA libraries for transcriptional profiling
- Constructed bisulfite-seq libraries for epigenetic studies
- Operated Illumina platforms including HiSeq2500, MiSeq, and NextSeq2000
Research Assistant
National Taiwan University, Department of Physiology
07.2015 - 09.2016
- Cultured breast cancer cell lines for functional assays
- Conducted lentiviral shRNA-mediated knockdown of lncRNA NDRG1-OT1 under hypoxia
- Executed MTT and wound healing assays to evaluate proliferation and migration
Research Assistant
National Taiwan University, Department of Public Health
07.2011 - 05.2012
- Collected cloacal swab samples from poultry markets for avian influenza testing
- Performed hemagglutination assays to determine viral titers from collected samples
- Utilized specific-pathogen-free (SPF) eggs to propagate avian influenza virus
Education
M.S. - Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA12.2024
M.S. - Biochemical Science and Technology
National Taiwan University
Taipei, Taiwan08.2018
B.S. - Biochemical Science and Technology
National Taiwan University
Taipei, Taiwan06.2011
Skills
- DNA/RNA Libraries Preparation
- Cell Culture
- DNA/RNA/Protein Extraction
- qPCR
- Western Blot
- Lentivirus shRNA Knockdown
- DNA/RNA Electrophoresis
- OCT Embedding and Frozen Section
- Immunohistochemistry
- Python
Timeline
Research Assistant
Academia Sinica, NGS High Throughput Genomics Core
03.2021 - 04.2023
Research Assistant
National Taiwan University, Department of Physiology
07.2015 - 09.2016
Research Assistant
National Taiwan University, Department of Public Health
07.2011 - 05.2012
M.S. - Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics
Carnegie Mellon University
M.S. - Biochemical Science and Technology
National Taiwan University
B.S. - Biochemical Science and Technology
National Taiwan University
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