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Thomas Chen

Toronto,ON

Summary

Motivated third-year biochemistry specialist undergraduate interested in researching host-pathogen interactions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

SUMMER RESEARCH INTERN

Dr Ying Xia (University Of Cincinnati)
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Closely followed Ph.D. student researching environmental-gene interactions involved in eyelid development
  • Performed SDS-PAGE, genotyping, DNA isolation, and H&E staining
  • Practiced cell culture of murine keratinocytes

SANDWICH ARTIST

SLOW G'S EATERY
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Prepared and restocked sandwich ingredients in the mornings
  • Satisfied customer orders in a fast-paced environment
  • Trained to maintain a clean and safe environment around food preparation machines

COMMUNITY GARDEN VOLUNTEER

PLEASANT HILL INSTRUCTIONAL GARDEN
08.2016 - 08.2020
  • Helped maintain a large variety of plants native to California, spending 4 hours a week mulching, weeding, planting, and working on long-term projects
  • Gathered data on water pH, salinity, and possible pollution of the nearby river
  • Taught gardening skills to new volunteers

Education

HONOURS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Biochemistry Specialist

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Dougherty Valley High School
San Ramon, CA
05.2021

Skills

  • Spectroscopy: NMR and IR
  • Biochemistry: SEC, Western Blot, DNA isolation, Bradford Assay, and enzyme activity assays
  • Software: ChemDraw and SnapGene

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working

Timeline

SUMMER RESEARCH INTERN

Dr Ying Xia (University Of Cincinnati)
06.2023 - 08.2023

SANDWICH ARTIST

SLOW G'S EATERY
06.2022 - 08.2022

COMMUNITY GARDEN VOLUNTEER

PLEASANT HILL INSTRUCTIONAL GARDEN
08.2016 - 08.2020

HONOURS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Biochemistry Specialist

University of Toronto

High School Diploma -

Dougherty Valley High School
Thomas Chen