Bo Qi
St Albans,VIC
Summary
Accomplished Research Officer from Victoria University, adept in high-throughput molecular testing and mentoring, showcasing significant advancements in protein expression analysis and laboratory safety protocols. Leveraged expertise in HPLC analysis and team collaboration to enhance research quality and efficiency, with a proven track record in laboratory automation systems and educational support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Officer
Victoria University
12.2023 - Current
- Managed the receipt and processing of muscle tissue, blood, and urine samples from both animals and humans
- Conducted high-throughput testing and molecular analysis using western blotting and HPLC, ensuring accurate protein expression and metabolites results
- Hands-on experience with fluorescence spectrophotometers for quantitative analysis of molecular interactions, fluorescence emission, and sample characterization
- Assisted in maintaining laboratory equipment, including troubleshooting and performing routine calibrations
- Wrote risk assessments for new chemicals entering the PC2 lab and supported the laboratory manager in equipment maintenance
- Experienced in preparing academic reports, including research papers and project summaries, with attention to clarity and structure
- Trained and mentored undergraduate students in laboratory techniques and safety protocols
Lab Demonstrator
Victoria University
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Taught undergraduate students in biochemistry, assisting them with laboratory experiments and ensuring the correct use of equipment
- Supervised the setup and execution of various lab activities, ensuring all safety protocols were followed
- Assisted in developing educational materials and demonstrations for science experiments and marked the reports
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Medical Science
Victoria University
08.2023
Master of Animal Nutrition -
Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
06.2017
Bachelor’s Degree - Animal Science
North West Agricultural and Forestry University
06.2014
Skills
- Specimen reception and processing
- High-throughput molecular testing
- Laboratory automation systems
- Tissue dissection
- Western blotting
- HPLC analysis
- Protein expression
- H&E staining
- IHC
- Laboratory equipment maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Data analysis
- SPSS
- GraphPad Prism
- Imaging J
- Risk assessments
- Safety protocols
- Teamwork
- Training
- Mentoring
- Technical support
- Science experiments
- Equipment operations
Certification
- HPLC Operation Certification
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Training
- Working with Children check
References
- Professor Alan Hayes, Assistant Dean, College of Health and Biomedicine, Victoria University, alan.hayes@vu.edu.au, 0401692118
- Associated Professor Emma Rybalka, Principal investigator, College of Health and Biomedicine, Victoria University, emma.rybalka@vu.edu.au, 0425816278
- Trish Russell, Laboratory Manager/OHS Business Partner, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, trishr@unimelb.edu.au, 0402881138
Publications
- Effect of exercise training and ribose supplementation on cytoprotective markers of oxidative stress in healthy and metabolically compromised mdx mice., Qi, B., et al., 2022, Victoria Muscular Network conference
- Influences of beta-alanine and l-histidine supplementation on growth performance, meat quality, carnosine content, and mRNA expression of carnosine-related enzymes in broilers., Qi, B., et al., 2021, Animals
- The time course of skeletal muscle of Nrf2 expression following a 30s near-maximal exercise bout., Qi, B., et al., 2020, HDR conference
- The effect of moderate exercise training and ribose supplementation on skeletal muscle stress signalling pathway in Wild-Type mice., Qi, B., et al., under review, Journal of the International Society and Sport Nutrition
- Impact of dimethyl fumarate on muscle health in metabolic disease models., Kourakis, S., Qi, B., et al., under review, Journal of Clinical Investigation
Languages
English
Professional Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Research Officer
Victoria University
12.2023 - Current
Lab Demonstrator
Victoria University
11.2020 - 11.2022
Master of Animal Nutrition -
Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Bachelor’s Degree - Animal Science
North West Agricultural and Forestry University
Doctor of Philosophy - Medical Science
Victoria University
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