Liam Nguyen
Saint Lucia,QLD
Summary
Hi, I’m a second-year Bachelor of Science student majoring in Genetics and Bioinformatics. During the summer break of my first year, I worked as a volunteer researcher at UQCCR on a project sequencing and characterising the genome of a parasitic worm, where I gained hands-on experience in genomic data analysis. I recently completed a winter research project focused on OXA-181, a clinically significant antibiotic resistance gene, where I characterised associated plasmids, investigated co-occurring resistance genes, and contributed to a manuscript on their global distribution. I’m now looking for new opportunities to continue building my research experience.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Winter Researcher
UQCCR
07.2025 - 08.2025
• Analysed whole-genome sequencing data from clinical isolates carrying OXA-181
• Processed and curated raw sequencing data, identified resistance genes, and explored the genetic context of OXA-181-positive plasmids
• Experienced with Python, Bash, R, and C++ for genomic data analysis
• Applied machine learning techniques to identify genomic features linked to resistance and assist in classifying resistant isolates
Volunteer Researcher
UQCCR
01.2025 - 02.2025
• Analysed genomic and transcriptomic data from Haycocknema perplexum to support clinical research into this rare parasitic infection
• Performed data preprocessing, quality control, and visualisation of large sequencing datasets related to H. perplexum
• Gained hands-on experience in aligning sequencing reads and interpreting their biological relevance in the context of parasitic disease
Education
Bachelor of Science - Genetics And Bioinformatics
The University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, QLD11-2026
Skills
- Genomic analysis, including plasmid and AMR gene profiling
- Read quality control and genome assembly evaluation
- Bioinformatic programming (Bash, Python, R) for data analysis
- Statistical modelling and interpretation
- Reproducible research workflows and data management
- Scientific communication and data visualisation
- Project management, teamwork, and problem solving
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese
Limited Working
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Native or Bilingual
Extracurricular activities
- Executive Member, UQ Association of Biomedical Students (UQABS), Brisbane
- Science Leader 2025, Faculty of Science, The University of Queensland
- UQ Biotech Mentor, Biotech Mentorship Program, Faculty of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, UQ
- Get Set Mentor, Faculty of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, UQ
- O-Week Volunteer 2024, The University of Queensland
Timeline
Winter Researcher
UQCCR
07.2025 - 08.2025
Volunteer Researcher
UQCCR
01.2025 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Genetics And Bioinformatics
The University of Queensland
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