Yoonjong Kang
Toronto,Ontario
Summary
A highly passionate Life Science student interested in stem cells with a strong foundation for laboratory work pursuing a research assistant position. Determined to integrate skills such as collaboration, diligence, data-analysis, and problem-solving into the laboratory environment. Experienced in self-conducting a research project supervised by a University Professor and collaboration in an academic as well as social communities. My peers describe me as "diligent", "enthusiastic", and "responsible".
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Student
Asan Medical Center
Seoul, South Korea
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Supported data acquisition employing Next Generation Sequencing techniques for cell-free DNA in liquid biopsy samples from patients with rare diseases and cancer.
- Presented a final research presentation in front of faculty and staff.
Undergraduate Research Student
Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Self-constructed a research question and the methods of the experiment.
- Proficient in using the Leica Fluorescent Confocal Microscopy.
- Interpreted and analyzed the HeLa cell mitochondrial network using ImageJ.
- Experienced in techniques such as polymerase chain reaction, HeLa cell culturing, plasmid transfections, and gel electrophoresis.
- Practiced autoclave sterilization of lab equipment as well as aseptic techniques in a bio-safety level 2 lab.
Volunteer Research Assistant
Korea University
Seoul, South Korea
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Interpreted and analyzed disk-diffusion assay data using statistical methods such as students T-test and the ANOVA test to yield meaningful data to be used in a journal article.
- Experienced in techniques such as polymerase chain reaction, cell culturing, and creating Lysogeny Broth as well as LB agar plates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physiology And Health and Disease
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario06-2026
High School Diploma - Diploma Awarded for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
American International School of Chennai
Chennai, India05.2021
Languages
- Korean (Native)
- English (Fluent)
Accomplishments
New College Council In-Course Scholarship 2024-2025
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Student
Asan Medical Center
05.2025 - 07.2025
Undergraduate Research Student
Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto
09.2024 - 04.2025
Volunteer Research Assistant
Korea University
05.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Physiology And Health and Disease
University of Toronto
High School Diploma - Diploma Awarded for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
American International School of Chennai