Wenting Li

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Madison, WI 53706 email: acqp72@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY:

Self-motivated and independent chemistry Ph.D. candidate with extensive experience in the areas of localization illumination, live cell imaging, and image analysis. Have strong capability in analyzing and solving problems.

EDUCATION:

University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (August 2010 – present)

Ph.D. Candidate in analytical chemistry

Thesis Title: Single molecule studies of RelA diffusion in the stringent response

Thesis Advisor: Prof. James C. Weisshaar

Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China (September 2006 – June 2010)

B.S. in Chemistry

Graduate with Honor, GPA 1st place of 116 graduates in Chemistry College

SKILLS&TECHNIQUES:

Experimental techniques:

Light microscopy, super-resolution imaging, cell culture, single-molecule microscopy, live cell imaging

Software: Microsoft Office, MATLAB, Mathcad, Origin, ImageJ

Languages: Chinese (native), English (bilingual)

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

Research Assistant, University of Wisconsin, Madison (August 2010 – present)

Investigated the ppGpp synthesis mechanism in the stringent response by studying the diffusion of RelA in live E. coli cells

Developed MATLAB codes for a 2-state model with transitions using Hidden Markov Model

Comparing the superresolution spatial distribution and diffusive behavior of RNAP and HU in different growth conditions

Developed live cell imaging protocol which images the cells without phototoxicity

Undergraduate Researcher, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China (December 2007 –December 2010)

Optimized of synthesis of CdSe quantum dots of ~100 nm in diameter

Modified the surface of CdSe quantum dots using different hole- and electron- capture reagents

Characterize the quenching of Functional QDs using fluorescence spectroscopy

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

University of Wisconsin, Madison (Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Fall 2014)

Teaching Assistant for Analytical Chemistry

Led discussion sections and exam review sections

Gave demonstration of the use of equipment and the experimental techniques employed in the laboratory course

Evaluated as “very helpful”, “very approachable”, “the best TA”

Beijing No. 4 high school (Fall 2009)

Intern teacher for chemistry

Taught “Principles of Chemical Science”

Assisted the head of Senior in grading and making exam papers

PUBLICATIONS

Wenting Li, Heejun Choi, Emmanuelle Bouveret, Yan Zhang, Jade Wang, and James C. Weisshaar, “Effects of amino acid starvation on RelA diffusive behavior in live E. coli” Molecular Microbiology, submitted

Bakshi S, Li W, Weisshaar JC., \Study of Spatial Biology of

Transcription in Live E. coli using Superresolution Microscopy"

Bakshi S, Li W, Weisshaar JC, “Study of Spatial Biology of Transcription in Live E. coli using Superresolution Microscopy”.

Bakshi, S., Li, W., Dalrymple, R.M., Choi, H., and Weisshaar, J.C. “Partitioning of RNA polymerase activity in live Escherichia coli from analysis of single-molecule diffusive trajectories”. Biophys J 105: 2676–2686.

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS & POSTERS

Oral presentation, “Single Molecule Study of RelA during the stringent response in live E. coli cells”, 3rd Midwest Single Molecule Workshop, Champaign, IL, (July 2014)

Poster presentation, “Effects of amino acid starvation on RelA diffusive behavior in live E. coli”, Bacteria and Phage Meeting, Madison, WI, (August 2014)

Poster presentation, “Superresolution Imaging of RNAP and ribosomes in live E. coli”, Biophysical Society 57th Annual Meeting, PA, (February 2013)

Poster presentation, “Synthesis, Modification, and Quenching of Functional QDs”, 13th Beijing Conference and Exhibition on Instrumental Analysis, Beijing, China, (November 2009)

AWARDS & HONORS

GSFLC Travel Grant, Department of Chemistry UW-Madison (2014)

Graduate Student Travel Award, UW Madison Department of Chemistry, (2014)

Outstanding College Graduate of Beijing (2010)

National Scholarship, (2007, 2009)

First Prize Scholarship for Academic Excellence (2007,2008,2009)

Inducted into Liyun undergraduate Honor Class (2007 to 2010)

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