LEI ZHU, Ph.D.

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Scientific Research and Project Leader

Molecular and Cell Biology Specialist

Highly versatile and innovative scientific and research professional with

experience that includes: analyzing, gathering, writing, evaluating and

producing detailed reports on a variety of projects. Team leader and

active researcher in the development, often viewed as the "go-to"

scientific resource in offering scientific support and consultation to

peers.

Scientific Areas of Excellence

.Molecular Biology, Cloning . Antibody Screening . Protein

Expression and purification

.Cell culture . DNA, RNA extraction .

Bioinformatics

.GC-MS, FTIR . PCR, RT-PCR .

Immunochemistry, immunofluroresence

Education

Ph.D. in Plant Molecular and Cell Biology, GPA: 3.9, University of

California, Riverside, CA

2013

Masters in Genetics, GPA: 3.6, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

2007

Bachelor of Science in Biology, GPA: 3.4, Nanjing Normal University,

Nanjing, China

2001

Professional Research Experience

Research Assistant, University of California, Riverside, CA

2007 to

Present

Research Assistant, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

2004 to 2007

Research Assistant, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

2002

to 2004

Selected Highlights and Contributions

. Performed functional analysis of putative rhamnosyl 3-O-

methyltransferases inside plant cell walls (Physcomitrella patens) and

components of spindle matrix proteins of mitosis

. Planned and executed a variety of research techniques: gene cloning,

DNA/RNA isolation, generation of knockout cassette, PCR,

Electrophoresis, plant tissue culture and transformation, Drosophila

cell culture and transfection, gas chromatography, mass spectrometry,

protein biochemistry and many more

. Conducted a variety of lab and field experiments that involved

antibody screenings, immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescence, protein

expression and purification from E. coli, etc...

. Successfully worked with a variety of field equipment that included:

microscopy, fluorescence, electronic, laser confocal microscopy, and

FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy)

. Carefully performed all research tasks (data gathering and

documentation) with due diligence

. Successfully interpreted data results and analysis for lead scientist

. Initiated and maintained plant tissue cultures, DNA and RNA isolation

and manipulation, transformation, etc...

. Worked collaboratively with research department, performing

statistical analysis and presenting data in report format

. Contributed to manuscript and publications, providing a wealth of

research and analysis expertise

. Mentor of Undergraduate students, training them molecular biology

techniques

Lei Zhu

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Honors and Awards

Recipient of the Travel Award, American Society of Plant Biology (Western

Section Meeting), California 2013

Recipient of the Graduate Division Fellowship, University of California,

Riverside 2007-2012

Recipient of the Travel Award, American Society of Plant Biology and

Canadian Society of Plant Biology, Canada 2010

Recipient of the Pace Award, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

2005

Outstanding Graduate, Nanjing Normal University, China

2001

Professional Memberships

Member, American Society of Plant Biology

Member, American Chemical Society

Skills

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Knowledge in BioEdit, NTI Vector, DNAman, 4peaks, Image J, Primer 5

Expert in Research experiment design and data interpretation

Data Interpretation, Research and Reporting

Publications

Lei Zhu, Eugene Nothnagel. An unique gene involves in AGPs synthesis of the

cell wall and polarized tip growth in the moss Physcomitrella patens (In

preparation)

Lei Zhu, Eugene Nothnagel. Extraction of large amount of high-quality

genomic DNA from moss leafy gametophytes by modified CTAB method (Going to

submit)

Zhu, Lei, Shi, Guoxin, et al., Lin Jinxing. Anatomical and Chemical

Features of High-Yield Wheat Cultivar with references to its parents.

2004. Acta Botanica Sinica (Journal of Integrative Plant Biology) 46(5):

565-572

Zhou, Hongwei, Shi, Guoxin, Chen, Jingyao, Zhu, Lei. The Alleviation of 6-

Ba to the damage of peroxidase of Alternanthera Philoxeroides (Mart.)

Griseb affected by Hg2+. 2003. Acta Ecologica Sinica. 22(2): 258-261

(Language: Chinese)

Shi, Guoxin, et al., Zhu, Lei. Physiological and Ultrastructural changes

of Azolla Imbriccata (Roxb) Nakai as affected by Hg2+ and Cd2+ Toxicity.

2003. Acta Botanica Sinica. 45(4): 437-444.

Conference Posters

Lei Zhu, Thomas Girke, Eugene Nothnagel. American Society of Plant Biology

western section meeting, April 12-13, 2013. Davis, CA

Lei Zhu, Thomas Girke, Eugene Nothnagel. 243rd American chemical society

national meeting and exposition. March 25-29, 2012. San Diego, CA.

H. Qi, Y. Ding, L. Zhu, U. Rath, J. Girton, K. M. Johansen, J. Johansen.

American Society of Cell Biology 46th annual meeting. December 9-13, 2006.

San Diego, CA.

References

Available upon Request

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