Nan Ma

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617-***-**** ab4q5l@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Detail-oriented and self-motivated Scientist with extensive experience in molecular cell biology. Proven

expertise in genetics, cell biology, DNA manipulation, protein biochemistry and microscopy. Solid

knowledge and training in ICH GCP fundamentals, as well as an extensive knowledge of the drug

development process. Great understanding of IRB approval processes and ability to comply with

IRBs and other study-specific regulatory requirements. Works well independently or in a team

with the ability to learn new concepts and ideas. Excellent communication, interpersonal,

organizational and problem solving skills. Fluent in written and oral English, Chinese (Mandarin)

and Japanese. U. S. permanent resident.

Core Competencies

Cell Culture Molecular Cloning Immunofluorescene

Bacterial Artificial Chromosome FRAP Flow Cytometry

Confocal Fluorescence Microscopy FACS Live imaging

Protein Production & Purification FISH RNAi

FDA regulations Clinical protocols Clinical data management

SOPs Clinical statistics

Good Clinical Practice

Professional Experience

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 2010-Present

Research Fellow

Designs and performs experiments. Writes research protocols as well as lab standard operating

procedures. Prepares manuscripts for publication in scientific journals.

Characterizes new functions of the protein 4.1R, a tumor suppressor protein, allowing for more

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effective treatments of meningioma.

Determines the new mechanism of protein 4.1R, whose deficiency is associated with hemolytic

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anemia, in regulating distribution of protein Numb during erythroid differentiation to determine

better ways to control hemolytic anemia.

Trains graduate students in molecular biology and cell culture techniques increasing

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understanding of concepts.

Attends the training sessions organized by the Office for Human Research Studies.

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University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA 2008-2010

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Designed and performed experiments. Prepared manuscripts for publication in scientific journals

and worked with the supervisor to prepare figures and edit proposals. Trained and coached

graduate students in molecular biology and cell culture techniques.

• Developed a much more efficient, generic and scalable approach for bacterial artificial

chromosome-based transgenesis in mammalian tissue culture cells.

Characterized the dynamics of oncoprotein TPX2 and determined the new mechanism of the

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protein in regulating protein Eg5, which improved understanding of how TPX2 is regulated

during cell division to develop better treatments of controlling tumor.

Osaka University, Osaka, Japan 2004-2006

Teaching Assistant

Prepared lesson outlines and plans for specific subjects and submitted to teachers for review.

Instructed and monitored students in the proper use and care of equipment and materials.

• Worked with students to help them learn the concepts which improved the quality of learning.

• Communicated with professors regarding assigned duties to coordinate and improve

instructional efforts.

JUSCO, Osaka, Japan 2005-2006

Sales Representative

Developed new clients and sold to new and existing clients.

• Increased sales by 10% in one year.

• Conducted sales presentations which positively impacted sales.

Education/Certifications

Certificate in Clinical Research, William F. Connell School of Nursing, Boston College, U. S.

Ph.D., Dynamic Cell Biology, Osaka University, Japan

M.S., Biofunctional Science, Hirosaki University, Japan

B.S., General Biology, Harbin Normal University, China

Honors and Awards

Outstanding Student Award, Harbin Normal University

Caihuoshi Fellow, Harbin Normal University

Japanese Government Scholarship, Osaka University

Selected Publications

Nan Ma, Janel Titus, Alyssa Gable, Jennifer L. Ross and Patricia Wadsworth (2011). Journal of

Cell Biology 195, 87-98.

Nan Ma, Sachihiro Matsunaga, Akihiro Morimoto, Gyosuke Sakashita, Takeshi Urano, Susumu Uchiyama and Kiichi

Fukui (2011). Journal of Cell Science 124, 394-404.

Nan Ma, U. S. Tulu, Nick P. Ferenz, C. Fagerstrom, Andrew Wilde and Patricia Wadsworth

(2010). Molecular Biology of the Cell 21, 979-988.

Nan Ma, Sachihiro Matsunaga, Hideki Takata, Rika Ono-Maniwa, Sesame Uchiyama and Kiichi

Fukui. (2007). Journal of Cell Science 120, 2091-2105.

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