Jamie M. Wu

adgtka@r.postjobfree.com • 347-***-****

Education

University at Albany, EOP, Albany, NY May 2020

Biology Bachelors of Science – 3.6 GPA

• Related coursework: Cell and Molecular Biology, Introductory Genetics, Principles of Ecology and Evolution, Organic Chemistry, Microbiology, Human Physiology

Laboratory Experience

ZIKV Research at RNA Institute, Intern at Cara Pager’s PhD Lab-RNA Institute Aug 2019- May 2020

• Performed intensive Zika virus research under guidance of an investigator

• Completed research assignments in an effective and timely manner

• Modified RNA structures of ZIKV with Dengue virus components and mutated ZIKV 5’ and 3’ CS through site directed mutagenesis

• Performed laboratory techniques such as gel electrophoresis, bacterial transformation, northern blot analysis, in vitro translation to prepare RNA

• Retrieved data from RNA translation assay and observed ZIKV translation levels at different time intervals

• Investigated translational levels of ΔDB structures and 5’ and 3’ CS mutated regions of ZIKV to determine whether the mutations affect ZIKV translation

Skills

• Laboratory techniques such as but not limited to:

-PCR reaction

-gel electrophoresis

-Northern Blot Analysis

-in vitro translation assay

-DNA digest analysis

• Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, A Plasmid Editor (APE)

• Strong organization skills and excellent attention to detail

• Ability to apply background knowledge of scientific studies to make independent decisions and hypotheses Extracurricular

• Oral presentation of ZIKV research at Buffalo McNair Conference, SUNY Albany Symposium Academic Honors

Dean’s List of University at Albany

•Fall Semester 2016 • Spring Semester 2017 • Spring Semester 2019 • Fall Semester 2019 • Spring Semester 2020 Languages

• Proficient in reading, writing, speaking: Cantonese, Mandarin, English

• Intermediate in reading, writing, speaking: Japanese

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