Research

Yu-Ning (Carrie) Chi

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Education

University of California, Irvine Ayala School of Biological Sciences Sep 2015–June 2017

Master of Science in Biotechnology, GPA: 3.66

Master Research Project “Studying the role of Fibroblast Growth Factor 5 (Fgf5) in hair growth cycle control”

Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan Sep 2010–June 2014

Bachelor of Science in Life Science, GPA: 3.50

Work Authorization: Permanent Resident

Laboratory skills

PCR, agarose gel electrophoresis, ELISA, Western Blot, aseptic techniques, cell fractionation, cell culture, mouse handling and breeding, genotyping, skin biopsy, skin cell isolation, FACS analysis, RNA extraction, cDNA library, hair sorting and operating dissecting microscopes.

Experience

Graduate Student Researcher, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology April 2016 – Present

Conducted Master research project “Studying the role of Fgf5 in hair growth cycle control”

Utilized FACS analysis, RNA extraction, cDNA library generating to do RNA-seq.

Managed mouse handling and breeding, genotyping, skin cell isolation and hair sorting.

Managed 1000 mouse samples and conducted mouse breeding between transgenic mice and wild type mice. Isolated mice skin cells for high quality RNA and generating cDNA libraries for RNA sequencing

Edited figures for publication using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator and the paper was accepted in June 2017 by Elife.

Teaching assistant, Taiwan Ecology Education Association, Taipei City, Taiwan July – August 2014

Prepared slides and handouts of knowledge of general microbiology and answered 20 students with questions in class.

Create quiz questions for a class of 20 students and enhanced efficiency in teaching by 50%.

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Leadership

Class leader, Department of Life Science, Fu Jen Catholic University Sep 2012 – June 2013

Moderator of the class meetings and group discussions for graduation film production.

Started a workshop and built connections between 50 students and the departmental academic counseling services. .

Skills

Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, ImageJ

Language: Fluent in Mandarin, professional in English.

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