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Education
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Certification
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Xiaoning (Vee) Xu

San Francisco,CA

Summary

As a stem cell researcher, I aim to utilize bioinformatics, gene editing, and epigenetic modification tools to advance cellular therapy development.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CIRM Bridges Scholar

Alexanian Lab, Gladstone Institutes
San Francisco, CA
09.2023 - Current
  • screen transposable elements for candidates regulating cardiac fibrosis using multi-omic single-cell sequencing datasets, then peform ChIP and CRISPRi experiments to valid the targets
  • generate human and mouse cell lines for chromatin capture experiments
  • optimize biontinalyated chromatin capture proteomics protocols to identify transcription factors regulating profibrotic genes

UCSF Catalyst Intern

UCSF
Remote
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • complied Target Product Profile (TPP) for UCSF's translational accelerator awardee for a machine-learning-based video-assisted Parkinson's disease diagnosis APP

Student Consultant

Open Avenues Career Pathways
Remote
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • developed a pipeline with Cell Profiler and Google Colab to quantify cell-level and tissue-level tumor label discrepancies in the Ocelot histopathology image dataset

Biotechnology Research Intern

UCSF Abate Lab
San Francisco, CA
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • simulated bacteria cell culture, sorting, and multiplex PCR in regular vs. core-shell microfluidic droplets
  • prepared soil samples and applied market basket analysis to profile microbial dependencies using single soil particle sequencing

Biotechnology Research Intern

UCSF Degrado Lab
San Francisco, CA
01.2023 - 08.2023

• profiled chimera histidine kinase activities combining flow cytometry, amplicon sequencing, and structure prediction data in support of a generalized thermodynamic model for cell signaling

Screenplay Rights and Localization Manager

Content Cultures Co. Ltd.
Remote
07.2019 - 01.2023
  • custom-trained machine translation, summarization, and emotion detection language models to support screenplay translation, analysis, and product placement opportunity identification
  • secured rights to 6 English, 1 Italian, and 1 French language screenplays from renowned writers, and completed 2 localizations for the Asian market

Regional Manger, North China

X-spatial Media Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited
Beijing, Hong Kong
05.2017 - 05.2019

• prepared production and QA protocols for X-spatial sound DCP mastering and streaming mastering

• expanded X-spatial equipment to 30 screens and proprietary sound format to 7 A-list theatrical releases

• led trade shows at CES, Berlin Film Festival, and BIRTV; presented at roadshows in Shanghai and New York

Product Placement Manager

Zhejiang Sanle Film Ltd., with Stephen Lam
Beijing
11.2016 - 04.2017
  • oversaw product placement, selected works included Monster Hunt 2 and A Chain of Short Stories about Their Distance

Project Manager

Innowave Ltd., with Stephen Lam
Beijing, Hong Kong
07.2014 - 07.2016
  • for On Wings of Eagles (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4714896/), negotiated and finalized investment contracts, secured main casts, recruited product placements from 8 sponsors, secured shooting and release permits, and hosted major promotional events in Beijing, Hong Kong, Macau, and Cannes

Project Manager, Assistant to Production Controller

Sil-Metropole Organisation Ltd., with Stephen Lam
Beijing, Hong Kong
06.2013 - 11.2014
  • production: Europa Report, Everlasting Moments
  • distribution coordination: The Grandmaster, Control, Helios

Production Services Manager

Freelance
09.2009 - 06.2013
  • provided production services, including location scouting, crew recruitment, accommodation, permitting, budgeting, and scheduling services; selected works include As the Lights Go Out (Emperor Motion Pictures) and One Child (BBC Mini Series)

Project Consultant

Ampersand-etc, LLC.
10.2010 - 03.2011
  • presented Sifang Railroad Factory film studio development plan to the local government
  • analyzed theme park markets across China, compiled zoning, transportation, and development reports in support of packaging the Qingdao Sifang Railroad Factory repurposing development plan

Producer, Editor

KTSF
04.2007 - 03.2011
  • Business and Lifestyle (Producer/Editor)
  • Kaitlyn's Beauty Show (Editor)

Education

Biotechnology Certificate of Achievement -

City College of San Francisco
05-2023

Graduate Certificate, Big Data Analysis And Application -

UIBE Business School
Beijing, China
12.2020

Geographic Information Systems Certificate of Completion -

City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
08-2014

Graduate Certificate, Film Production and Studies -

Beijing Film Academy
05.2010

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Sciences (Concentration: Electrics), Economics -

Smith College
05.2005

Biotechnology Work Experience Certificate of Achievement -

City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Skills

  • Programming: Python/R/C
  • Machine Learning: PyTorch/TensorFlow/Scikit-Learn
  • Bioinformatics: Biopython, Flowkit, nf-core, PEPATAC, ArcGIS
  • Wet Lab: Differentiation, Transformation, Microfluidics, Flow, IP, CRISPR, Human Embryonic Stem Cell and iPSC Culture
  • Project Management

Certification

  • The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam - NCEES

Languages

English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Professional
Spanish
Limited

Other Experience

demonstratingence demonstratin transferrable skills in data analysis, project management, communication and presentation.

Presentations and Posters

  • Presentation and Posters

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

CIRM Bridges Scholar

Alexanian Lab, Gladstone Institutes
09.2023 - Current

UCSF Catalyst Intern

UCSF
06.2023 - 08.2023

Student Consultant

Open Avenues Career Pathways
06.2023 - 08.2023

Biotechnology Research Intern

UCSF Abate Lab
01.2023 - 08.2023

Biotechnology Research Intern

UCSF Degrado Lab
01.2023 - 08.2023

Screenplay Rights and Localization Manager

Content Cultures Co. Ltd.
07.2019 - 01.2023

Regional Manger, North China

X-spatial Media Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited
05.2017 - 05.2019

Product Placement Manager

Zhejiang Sanle Film Ltd., with Stephen Lam
11.2016 - 04.2017

Project Manager

Innowave Ltd., with Stephen Lam
07.2014 - 07.2016

Project Manager, Assistant to Production Controller

Sil-Metropole Organisation Ltd., with Stephen Lam
06.2013 - 11.2014

Project Consultant

Ampersand-etc, LLC.
10.2010 - 03.2011

Production Services Manager

Freelance
09.2009 - 06.2013

Producer, Editor

KTSF
04.2007 - 03.2011

Biotechnology Certificate of Achievement -

City College of San Francisco

Graduate Certificate, Big Data Analysis And Application -

UIBE Business School

Geographic Information Systems Certificate of Completion -

City College of San Francisco

Graduate Certificate, Film Production and Studies -

Beijing Film Academy

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Sciences (Concentration: Electrics), Economics -

Smith College

Biotechnology Work Experience Certificate of Achievement -

City College of San Francisco
Xiaoning (Vee) Xu