Xinlin Zeng
New Haven,CT
Summary
PhD student in Immunobiology with hands-on experience in gut microbiome research and high-throughput screening platforms. Skilled in data analysis, project design, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Strong interest in applying scientific expertise and problem-solving skills to biotech strategy, precision diagnostics, and healthcare innovation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Researcher
Yale University
04.2024 - Current
- Developing a high-throughput platform to map host–microbe interactions for gut health applications.
- Presented findings at the Gordon Research Conference of Microbial Adhesion and Signal Transduction(2025).
- Learned new laboratory techniques and applied expertise in carrying out enhanced experiments under supervision of senior lab members.
Staff Research Associate
UC San Diego
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Developed in vivo CRISPR/Cas9 screening platform to identify disease mechanisms and therapeutic targets in neurodegenerative disease.
- Managed molecular, cellular and mouse experiments; analyzed and presented results to interdisciplinary teams.
Research Intern
Columbia University
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Designed experimental strategies to study spinocerebellar ataxia.
Education
Ph.D. - Immunobiology
Yale University
New Haven, CT09-2028
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Nankai University
Tianjin, China06-2023
Skills
- Data analysis and interpretation: R, GraphPad Prism, MAGeCK
- Laboratory Techniques: genetic engineering, next generation sequencing, microbiome nalysis, molecular cloningLanguages: English (fluent), Mandarin (native)
- Problem-solving abilities
- Interpersonal communication and team collaboration
- Grant writing
- Effective multitasking
Leadership & Communication
- Media Coordination Team leader Yale Vermilion Theater (2024-present)
- Radio Director – Nankai University Campus Radio (2020–2021)
- - Led a student team producing daily broadcasts with >10,000 annual listeners.
Timeline
Graduate Researcher
Yale University
04.2024 - Current
Staff Research Associate
UC San Diego
10.2022 - 03.2023
Research Intern
Columbia University
03.2022 - 09.2022
Ph.D. - Immunobiology
Yale University
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Nankai University
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