Metabolic Disease and Cancer Research
Yiyin Chen
Cleveland,US
Summary
Undergraduate researcher specializing in collaborating with post-doctoral research associate, and studying RNA binding protein (RBP)'s role in adipose tissue inflammation. Responsible for conducting cell culturing and contributing to key experimental outcomes. Proven ability to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts with senior scientists. Positively trending in obtaining an exemplary academic record and learning more knowledge of Biochemistry. Equipped with a critical-thinking mindset essential for research problem-solving.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Undergraduate Student Researcher
Xiao Li, Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
11.2022 - Current
- Investigated molecular mechanisms in inflammatory and metabolic pathway via proteomics and associated biotechnologies.
- Skillfully operated in vitro cell-culture and differentiation protocol for pre-adipocytes cell line and primary cells.
- Independently designed and performed Immunoprecipitation, RNA pull-down assay, Immunoblotting, and other wet-lab techniques.
- Analyzed wet-lab results and discussed future directions of my project with my PI's research associate, steering our team towards novel understanding of RNA-binding-protein's role in inflammation.
- Participated in bi-weekly lab meetings, project presentations, and annual biochemistry department retreat.
- Presented research progress in SOURCE Intersection poster competition in December 2023.
- Troubleshot and resolved issues arisen from experiments.
Undergraduate Lab Volunteer
Xiao Li, Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Volunteered to assist my lab PI's research associate on designing cDNA-based construct for studying RNA-binding proteins' role in adipogenesis.
- Performed recombinant base cloning, Immunoblotting, and Oil-Red staining that complemented lab team project mentioned above.
- Discussed results of experiments with my PI's research associate daily.
- Presented my overall learning outcomes in lab meeting.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard wet-laboratory procedures
IGEM Wet-lab Group Member, Pleader
Chinese Academy Of Sciences
Shanghai, Shanghai
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Trained by professors from CAS and assisted them on proteomics research project
- Performed elementary wet-lab experiments by collaborating with peer iGEM teammates.
- Boosted team progress by translating wet-lab progress into simpler terms for dry-lab members who were responsible for team-wiki publications.
- Publicly responded and defended our project thesis before iGEM judges.
- Our team project earned silver medal award for iGEM 2019 competition.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH 08.2020 - Current
Minor - Banking And Finance
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH 08.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
California Crosspoint Academy
Hayward, CA 05.2017 - 05.2020
Skills
Cell Culture and Differentiation
Western Blotting and Data analysis
RNA pulldown
Immunoprecipitation assay
Oil Red O staining
Dependable and Responsible
Interpersonal Communication
Experiment Design and Troubleshooting
Scientific literature reading and analysis
Team collaboration
Interests
Reading pharmaceutical's annual financial reports
Tennis, Biking, and Taichi
Timeline
Undergraduate Student Researcher
Xiao Li, Case Western Reserve University
11.2022 - Current
Undergraduate Lab Volunteer
Xiao Li, Case Western Reserve University
05.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry
Case Western Reserve University
08.2020 - Current
Minor - Banking And Finance
Case Western Reserve University
08.2020 - Current
IGEM Wet-lab Group Member, Pleader
Chinese Academy Of Sciences
01.2019 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
California Crosspoint Academy
05.2017 - 05.2020