Jun Yuan |
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3100 S. Michigan Ave., Apt. 801 · Chicago, IL 60616 |
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yuanjun@iit.edu · 312-404-5899 |
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OBJECTIVE |
· A well organized and self-motivated M.S. biologist, seeking a full-time position to use my technical training and experience to make significant contributions to a team’s success. |
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SKILLS |
· Cell Biology: Cell culture, transfection, Western Blotting, immunoflorescence, immunoprecipitation, cell proliferation assay, and microscopy. |
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· Molecular Biology: DNA isolation, DNA cloning, PCR, electrophoresis, adenoviral gene delivery, two-hybrid system. |
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· Biochemistry: Protein Purification, protein assay, chromatography, FPLC. |
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· Microbiology: Sterile technique, bacteria staining, media and buffer preparation, microscopy. |
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· Computer: MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Photoshop |
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· Language: Chinese and English |
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EDUCATION |
ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (IIT) |
Chicago, IL |
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Master of Science in Biology, December 2005 |
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· GPA 3.8/4.0 |
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· Course: Cell biology, Molecular Biology, Advanced Biochemistry, Immunology, Toxicology, Functional Genetics, Advanced Microbiology, Advanced Cell Biology Laboratory. |
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· Star Teaching Assistant of October 2005 |
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SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIVERSITY (SJTU) |
Shanghai, China |
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Bachelor of Science in Bio-Engineering, June 2003 |
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· The Excellent Students Scholarship of SJTU (2001-2002) |
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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE |
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06/2004-12/2005 |
Cell Biology Lab, IIT |
Chicago, IL |
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· Performed independent research for master thesis: “The Functional Analysis of Bax Binding Protein BBP1 in Mammalian Cells”. |
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· Generated an inducible adenovirus encoding BBP1, expressed different portions of BBP1 in mammalian cells, identified their cellular localizations by immunoassay, and determined the association of BBP1 with up regulation of expression of cell cycle arrest protein. |
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01/2004-05/2004 |
Biochemistry Lab, IIT |
Chicago, IL |
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· Successfully purified one unit of plasminogen, a key enzyme in the haemostatic system, by Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography (FPLC). |
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11/2002-05/2003 |
Institute of Plant Physiology & Ecology |
Shanghai, China |
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· Accomplished research for diploma thesis: “the analysis of rice gene mutations constructed by transpons”. |
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· Used TAIL-PCR to recover of DNA fragments adjacent to transpons; observed botanic morphology of rice strains with mutations. |
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06/2002-12/2002 |
Microbiology Lab, SJTU |
Shanghai, China |
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· Explored optimal factors (PH, temperature, media, and air current) for the large scale fermentative production of Cordycepssinesis (a Chinese medicine material) fungi spore. |
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE |
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08/2003-12/2005 |
Teaching Assistant, IIT |
Chicago, IL |
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· Assisted in preparation and direction of lab experiments; graded lab reports, homework, and exams; and answered students’ questions. |
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· The taught courses included General Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry Lab, Human Biology Lab, Cell and Molecular Biology Lab. |
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ACTIVITIES |
· Volunteer of 9th Nobel Pauling Biotech Pharma Symposium |
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· President of Chinese Student & Scholar Association of IIT (2004-2005) |
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· Member of Association of Chinese Scientists and Engineers (ACSE) |
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· Member of Great Lakes Chinese-American Chemical Society (GLCACS) |
