Yu Liu

• Tended in upstream cell culture operations for antibody and oncology-related projects (including ONC-841), supporting routine maintenance and expansion of mammalian cell lines through scheduled cell passaging and seeding
• Performed Vi-CELL automated cell counting and viability analysis, ensuring accurate monitoring of cell density and growth trends for 3 different projects to support process consistency
• Conducted aseptic sampling, reagent handling, and media preparation, including buffer preparation and culture medium formulation under GMP-aligned laboratory practices in a team of 4
• Familiarized in daily cell culture workflow management, including Shake flask handling, reactor monitoring, incubation control, and documentation, contributing to stable upstream process execution and experimental reproducibility
• Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
• Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.

• Guided interactive activities (stethoscope play, bandaging "teddy patients") to alleviate children's anxiety about hospitals and procedures
• Explained hygiene, healthy habits, and simple check-ups in age-appropriate language for 50+ children, resulting in positive feedback from teachers and parents
• Coordinated with medical and biomedical student volunteers to establish activity stations, manage queues, and ensure materials remained tidy and safe

Obtain an average of H1 in First Year

• Core Course Studied: Biomolecules and Cells, Discovering Biomedicine, Exploring Biomedicine, Chemistry for Biomedicine, Techniques in Molecular Science, Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine, Human Structure and Function, Pharmacology: How Drugs Work
• Member of Biomedical Students' Society, 2025 to 2026