Yeaji Kim
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Accomplished Research Scientist with extensive experience at Cleveland Clinic, Yale University, and Yonsei University, specializing in advanced molecular techniques. Successfully led pioneering studies in retinal angiogenesis, resulting in multiple high-profile publications. Proficient in confocal microscopy, primary cell culture, and western blotting, with a proven ability to mentor and develop research strategies. Committed to advancing research methodologies to tackle complex biological challenges through rigorous experimentation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Fellow
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio
05.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Lerner Research Institute, a part of Cleveland Clinic, focuses on innovative research and development in various fields of medicine
- Applied advanced imaging techniques to multiple research projects including confocal microscopy for cell culture experiments in CCM pathogenesis studies.
- Demonstrated exceptional research design and execution skills for an independent study on DIXDC1's role in retinal angiogenesis, resulting in first author publication in BMC Biology in February 2022.
- Employed advanced molecular and cellular biology techniques such as cloning, confocal microscopy, Western blotting, and various PCR methods to drive research experiments.
- Mentored junior scientists in basic laboratory techniques and safety procedures.
- Maintained secure study files and reviewed results of evaluations.
- Assisted in writing grant proposals for additional funding opportunities for ongoing projects.
Postdoctoral Associate
Yale University School of Medicine
New Haven, CT
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Gained as Postdoctoral fellow at Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic and Yale University
- Contributed to multiple research projects by leveraging advanced imaging techniques, with a focus on confocal microscopy imaging for cell culture experiments in CCM pathogenesis studies, resulting in a publication in Circulation Research.
Education
PhD - Developmental Vascular Biology
Yonsei University
02.2022
Masters - Cancer Biology
Yonsei University
08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Leeds
07.2008
Skills
- Primary Cell Culture
- Animal Model
- Western Blot
- RT PCR, qPCR
- Confocal Microscopy
- Angiogenic Assays
- Immunoprecipitation
- Scientific writing
- Research and publication
- Flow Cytometry
- Assay Development
- Electron Microscopy
- Knockout Mice
- RNAscope
- ELISA
- Cloning
Affiliations
- Member, American Heart Association
Timeline
Postdoctoral Fellow
Cleveland Clinic
05.2024 - Current
Postdoctoral Associate
Yale University School of Medicine
06.2022 - 05.2024
PhD - Developmental Vascular Biology
Yonsei University
Masters - Cancer Biology
Yonsei University
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Leeds
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