Welcome to my GitHub profile! I'm a Biological Scientist with a strong foundation in molecular biology and genetic research. With over 7 years of experience, my work spans across data analysis, biological systems, and innovative research projects. I'm passionate about leveraging technology to drive discovery and innovation in the field of biology.

📍 Location: Snohomish, WA 98296
📞 Contact: (206)-552-4365 | 📧 [email protected]
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• Master of Science (M.S) in Molecular Biology, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
• Bachelor of Science (B.S) in Biochemistry, magna cum laude, Washington State University, Pullman, WA

Lab Technician II
(March 2023 - January 2024)

• Led experimental design and data analysis for in vivo and in vitro research projects.
• Utilized Slurm Linux cluster manager for large dataset processing and wrote scripts for batch processing of immunofluorescent image data.

Research Associate III
(December 2021 - November 2022)

• Spearheaded product design and development for spatial biology technologies.
• Authored computer vision programs and designed a fully automated SQL database for experiment tracking.

Graduate Student / Lab Manager / Lab Technician
(September 2016 - August 2021)

• Developed the world's first developmental pig testis cell atlas and trained students in RNA-seq analysis.
• Managed a mouse colony and supervised lab operations, ensuring efficient lab functioning.

• Bioinformatics Tools: Spatial Transcriptomics, Single-Cell RNA-seq, Bulk RNA-seq
• Programming Languages: Python, SQL, R
• Technologies: Git, Unix, Statistical Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing
• Laboratory Skills: Tissue processing, Protein staining, Mammalian cell culture

• Ciccarelli, M., et al. (2020). Donor-derived spermatogenesis following stem cell transplantation in sterile NANOS2 knockout males. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117(39).
• Du, G., et al. (2021). Proper timing of a quiescence period in precursor Prospermatogonia is required for stem cell pool establishment in the male germline. Development, 148(9).

• Washington State University Center for Reproductive Biology Retreat, September 2019, Leavenworth, WA. Developmental origins of spermatogonial stem cells.
• Gordon Conference on Germinal Stem Cell Biology, May 2019, Sha Tin, Hong Kong. Relationship between Dppa5a expression and spermatogonial stem cell fate determination in fetal prospermatogonia.

In my quest to further expand my expertise and stay updated with the latest advancements in the field of biological sciences, I am currently dedicating time to learn and master the following areas:

• Biological Statistics: Delving deep into the statistical methods specific to biology to enhance my data analysis skills. This includes understanding complex biological data sets and applying statistical reasoning to experimental designs and outcomes.

• Machine Learning: Exploring the intersection of machine learning and biology to automate the analysis of large datasets, predict outcomes, and discover patterns in biological systems. I am particularly focused on how machine learning can accelerate genetic research and bioinformatics.

• Drug Discovery: Studying the principles and technologies involved in the discovery and development of new drugs. This includes learning about the latest techniques in screening, computational biology, and the drug development pipeline to contribute to advancements in therapeutics.

• Multi-Omics: Diving into the integrated study of genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics to understand complex biological systems comprehensively. I am keen on how multi-omics approaches can lead to groundbreaking discoveries in disease mechanisms and personalized medicine.

I am always open to discussing these topics further or collaborating on projects related to my areas of learning and expertise. Feel free to reach out!

Feel free to reach out if you're interested in collaborating on projects or if you have questions about my work!