Alexander Wu
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Biomedical Engineer Pursuing Research Position
I’m a fresh Master of Science graduate in the field of biomedical engineering with a strong desire to enter the biotech field. I have 2+ years of experience in a wet lab and in vivo settings as well as experience in product design. Moreover, I am a team player that wishes to improve upon my skills as well as learning new skills.
Skills:
Cell Culture, PRISM Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Python Work Experience:
CAPSTONE Design Project – UCLA
09/2016 – 03/2017
Research into developing a transblood endoscope for pediatric cardiac surgery
Worked with various labs and doctors to help optimize the design of the endoscope.
Learning the basics of Zemax, an optics imaging tool, to aid in the lens design
Creation of a user interface using Python
Lab Technician – Demer - Tintut Lab
02/2015 – 06/2017
Studied the effects of TNFα on cardiovascular cells and tumor stiffness, ultimately publish in a paper
Practice cell culture and usage of 3D hydrogels to better simulate the extracellular matrix
PRISM data analyst to aid in creation of graphs and charts for final paper
AMIDE image analysis of calcification in mouse CT/PET scans Vivarium Intern – Purdue Pharma L.P., Cranbury, NJ 06/2014 - 09/2014
Worked with and experimented on rats with morphine or morphine related substances
Helped in the caring and husbandry of rats
Input and analyzed data
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering
UCLA 2013 - 2017 (GPA: 3.43)
Member of Biomedical Engineering Society, 2013 – 2017 Master of Science in Bioengineering
UCLA 2017-2018 (GPA: 3.53)