Resume

Li Yin Wong

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Address : No. 3, Jalan Hujan Gerimis 1, Taman OUG,

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Cell phone : +601*-*******

Email : acedjg@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

2008-2010

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA

B.S. of Biochemistry (Minor: Chemistry)

GPA: 3.76/4.0

2005-2007

INTI International University College, Malaysia

American Degree Transfer Program (Applied Science)

GPA: 3.36/4.0

1999-2004

Chong Hwa Independent High School, Malaysia

Malaysian Certificate of Education (O level equivalent), Science Stream

Unified Examination Certificate- Senior Middle, Science Stream

WORK EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant (March 2013 – present)

Molecular Pathology Unit, Institute for Medical Research, Ministry of Health, Malaysia.

1. Management of immunodeficient (NSG) mouse colonies and ensure sufficient supply

of mice for research, including management of mouse database, weaning, tagging,

checking plugs and pregnancies, assisting euthanasia and performing brief necropsy

of mice as needed.

2. Perform tumour cell cryopreservation

3. Maintenance of supplies inventories and general housekeeping of laboratory and

Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) facility

Research Technician III (June 2010 – June 2012)

Department of Developmental Biology, University of Pittsburgh, USA.

Reason for leaving: Student working visa was due

1. Genetic screen to recover recessive mutations that causing congenital heart disease(CHD)using N-ethyl-N-nitrosourea (ENU) as a mutagen. Identified at least 50 mutant

lines that associated with CHD thus far.

2. Management of large scale transgenic, knockout, and mutant mouse colonies, including

management of mouse databases, weaning, tagging, checking plugs and pregnancies,

sample collection, and assist euthanasia of mice as needed.

3. Run robotic system for PCR genotyping and genotyping analysis.

4. Purchase laboratory supplies, keeping track of supplies inventories and contacting with

lab supply and equipment vendors when necessarily.

5. Provide training to new technicians and undergraduate students.

Biochemistry Work Study (Sept 2009 – May 2010)

Department of Chemistry, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA.

Reason for leaving: Graduated

1. Prepare laboratory media, autoclave tools/biological waste, and general

housekeeping involved with the laboratory

PUBLICATION

Kim AJ, Francis R, Liu X, Devine WA, Ramirez R, Anderton SJ, Wong LY, Faruque F,

Gabriel GC, Leatherbury L, Tobita K, Lo CW. Micro-computed Tomography Provides

High Accuracy Congenital Heart Disease Diagnosis in Neonatal and Fetal Mice. Circ

Cardiovasc Imaging. 2013, 6, 551-9.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Research Student (May 2008 – May 2010)

Department of Chemistry, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA.

1. Characterize the regions and patterns of Srs2 helicase in preventing unwanted

homologous recombination (HR) which can lead to cancer formation

Analyze protein-protein interactions: Srs2 and mutated Srs2 helicase (Srs2 K41R) with

Rad51 recombinase in S. cerevisiae by Matchmaker Yeast Two-Hybrid System 3

2. Clone Srs2 K41R insert into DNA-BD fusion vectors, pGBKT7

3. Express fusion proteins to design other possible protein-protein interactions participate in HR

HONORS

1. Chemistry Department Academic Achievement Award (2009 & 2010), Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA.

2. Undergraduate Student Research Grant (2009) Awardee, Indiana University of

Pennsylvania, USA.

3. Dean’s List (Spring 2008 - Spring 2009), Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA

SKILLS

1. Machines operation: MultiPROBE II HT 8 tip Robotic Liquid Handling System, Caliper

LabChip System

2. Laboratory skills: X-gal staining of mice embryos, PCR, gene cloning, gel

electrophoresis, Matchmaker Yeast Two-Hybrid System 3, Yeast Plasmid Isolation, E.

coli/Yeast Transformation, Yeast Protein Extraction, Western blot, preparation of

yeast and bacteria cultures, and qualitative and quantitative analysis.

3. Mice handling and husbandry.

4. Language spoken: English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Malay

5. Language written: English, Mandarin, and Malay

6. Microsoft Office: MS Word, MS Powerpoint, MS Excel

CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Introductory Human Physiology (2014) – Duke University, USA.

ACTIVITIES

1. Undergraduate Scholars Forum (Poster Presentation) – 2009 & 2010, Indiana

University of Pennsylvania, USA.

2. Women in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Program (Poster Presentation) –

2009 & 2010, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA.

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