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Wenhui (Carol) Hu

Nunawading

Summary

I am a detail-oriented Molecular Biologist with working experience in both industrial labs with high-volume output as well as academic research focused labs. My skills include : handling human tissue samples for both clinically diagnostic and academic research purposes, maintaining laboratory equipment and keeping the shared lab benches tidy and clean. I have demonstrated abilities in designing experiments independently, applying a wide range of molecular techniques to biological research, preparing reagents and solutions, as well as data analysis using various software in accordance with good laboratory practice (GLP). I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, can work independently but also thrive in a team environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Laboratory Manager

Hudson Institute Of Medical Research
06.2022 - Current
  • Kept laboratory in compliance with PC2 regulations.
  • Order and maintain laboratory stocks.
  • Kept equipment maintained, facility clean and organized and inventory stocked to maximize performance.
  • Perform equipment training & lab induction for new staff/students.
  • Assign personnel to laboratory roster & supervise the duties.
  • Make a range of reagents for biomolecular research, including LB agar plates, LB, SOB, SOC, PBS etc.
  • Help with risk assessments & set guidelines for new experiments.

Postgraduate Researcher

Florey Institute Of Neuroscience And Mental Health
02.2020 - 02.2022

As part of my Master's degree, I conducted two years' biomedical research under innate phagocytosis division at Florey Institute. During this period, I have demonstrated outstanding skills in designing, running experiments independently as well as collaboratively; in recording and analyzing data accurately; in presenting data in regular meetings; in organizing journal clubs; and in academic writing and oral communication.

I also contributed to my laboratory by voluntarily taking administrative and housekeeping duties such as ordering and collecting products, delivering samples, being responsible for the autoclave services, disposing reagents and routine cleaning of the communal working area.

In addition, I volunteered in helping new members of our laboratory adjust to the new working environment, by providing them with both technical and mental support.

Student Support Assistant

Florey Institute Of Neuroscience And Mental Health
12.2021 - Current

When I was close to finishing my research report, I joined the student support team at the Florey Institute for communication and interview skills. Tasks for this job includes:

  • Help the student coordinator to reply emails, answer calls , assorting files and other administrative duties.
  • Keep tract of the upcoming meetings and manage the calender for the student coordinator.
  • If necessary, meet students on behalf of the coordinator and deliver the messages to the coordinator.
  • Keep the office space clean and tidy.

Paid Internship

SINOPHARM
11.2019 - 02.2020

During my internship, I worked in the Poliovirus vaccine production factory, and tasks for this position included:

  • Work on the cell lines to facilitate antibody production.
  • Sort and organize files, spreadsheets and reports.
  • Take notes and memos during meetings and conferences to prepare summaries, drafts and reports.


Education

Master of Biomedical Science - Immunology And Neuroscience

University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC
02.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry & Biomolecular Science

University of Melbourne & University of Edinburgh
Parkville, VIC & Edinburgh, Scotland
12.2020

Skills

  • Blood and Urine Analysis
  • Automated Laboratory Testing
  • Next Generation DNA Sequencing
  • Microscopic Analysis
  • Human Tissue Handling
  • Clinical Studies
  • Genetics
  • Aseptic Techniques
  • Reagent preparations
  • Results Analysis & Data Management
  • Flow Cytometry
  • ELISA, Western Blot, Gel Electrophoresis, Protein Assays
  • Bacterial Culture

Accomplishments

  • National Certificate of Educational Achievement Level 1, 2 & 3 Excellence Endorsement, Year 2014 to 2016, New Zealand Qualifications Authority, Wellington, New Zealand. Endorsed for students achieving at least 70% credits at excellence level.

  • International Student of The Year Award, 2016, Westlake Girls High School, Auckland, New Zealand. Given to one international student with the top academic achievement and leadership.

  • First in Mathematics & Calculus Award, 2016, Westlake Girls High School, Auckland, New Zealand. Given to one student with the top combined marks in that subject. Marks achieved: 98% at Excellence level.

  • Jesuit Scholarships, Year 2017 to 2020, Newman College, The University of Melbourne, Australia. Given to residential students with academic merits and leadership at an amount of $6000 AUD/ year.

  • The Melbourne Global Scholars Award, 2018, The University of Melbourne, Australia. One-off payment of $5000 AUD to highly achieved undergraduate students who signed up for overseas exchange program as part of their undergraduate degree.

  • First Honours Class Award, 2018, The University of Edinburgh, UK. Given to students with an average mark of the first class honours in an academic term.

  • First in French Foundation Award, 2018, The University of Edinburgh, UK. Given to one student with the top combined marks in that subject. Mark achieved: 97/100.

Research Background

As part of my Master of Biomedical Science degree, I worked on the development of urine or blood based test for early Alzheimer's Disease diagnosis with Professor James Wiley at The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health. More specifically, I studied the role of a purinergic receptor called P2X7 in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's Disease. P2X7 possess two main functions which are both closely related to the innate immune system: as a pro-inflammatory receptor in the presence of its natural ligand ATP or as a scavenger receptor in the absence of ATP. By looking at how P2X7 functions differently between patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's Dementia/Mild Cognitive Impairment and healthy controls, we hope to understand how abnormally high/low level of P2X7 function alters the risk of Alzheimer's Disease.


From my previous experience as a Biomedical Researcher, I am proficient in a large range of Molecular Techniques that are commonly used in day-to-day Biomedical Research. My professional skills include: Cell Culturing, Bacterial Work, PBMC Separation, ELISA, Flow Cytometry, SDS-PAGE, Western Blot and so on. I have also demonstrated my postgraduate research skills by guiding and developing my own project, in consultation with other students in the cohort and other members of the laboratory.

Hobbies

In my free time, I enjoy yoga, swimming and walking my dogs. I am highly dedicated to animal welfare, particularly wildlife welfare & conservation. I organised and participated in fund-raising campaigns to help end circuses, animal abuses, and animal performances. My favourite animal is lions, but I love all big cats. 

I love travelling too and have traveled to a lot of countries. I believe in a saying "traveling is the only thing that you spend money on but makes you richer" as it reflected on me well: not only traveling has largely broadened my horizon, it also taught me to respect very different cultures and ways of living in the world. I am very proud to call myself the global citizen.


Languages

I am fascinated about languages, thus I have actively taken languages courses throughout my undergraduate and graduate degrees. I speak:

  • Mandarin (Native)
  • English (Proficient, IELTS 8)
  • Italian (Intermediate)
  • French (Intermediate)
  • Spanish (Beginner)

Additional Information

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Laboratory Manager

Hudson Institute Of Medical Research
06.2022 - Current

Student Support Assistant

Florey Institute Of Neuroscience And Mental Health
12.2021 - Current

Postgraduate Researcher

Florey Institute Of Neuroscience And Mental Health
02.2020 - 02.2022

Paid Internship

SINOPHARM
11.2019 - 02.2020

Master of Biomedical Science - Immunology And Neuroscience

University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry & Biomolecular Science

University of Melbourne & University of Edinburgh
Wenhui (Carol) Hu