Skills
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Research & Biofabrication Skills
Cell culture of hiPSCs and primary human cells3D spheroid fabrication using hydrogel mouldsDevelopment and characterization of iPSC-derived blood vessel organoidsViability assays (Calcein AM / Propidium Iodide)PicoGreen DNA quantification assayHistology and staining (H&E, von Kossa, Masson's trichrome, Giemsa)Immunofluorescence staining and imaging workflowsMicroscopy: confocal and fluorescence imaging (e.g., Keyence)Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) sample preparation and imagingEnergy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX)Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)Molecular biology workflows: RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, qRT-PCR, and data analysisPCR methods: RT-PCR, conventional PCR, and gel electrophoresisRestriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP)Protein analysis workflows: Western blotting and SDS-PAGEChromatography: HPLC and IMAC (Immobilized Metal Ion Affinity Chromatography)ELISAMicrobiology staining: Gram staining, acid-fast staining, endospore staining, and capsule stainingCRISPR-Cas9Transfection into plantsModel organism work: Drosophila maintenance and handling; dissections of model organisms (e.g., fruit flies, frog)Antibody generation
Bioinformatics & Programming Skills
R (tidyverse, Seurat; scRNA-seq preprocessing, QC, clustering, DEG, enrichment)Python (pandas, numpy; basic scripting for analysis/automation)RNA-seq / transcriptomics analysis workflows (DEG, pathway/enrichment interpretation)Image analysis tools: ImageJ/Fiji, ilastik, QuPath; Imaris for 3D renderingGeneral scientific data handling, visualization, and reproducible reporting
Analytical & Professional Skills
Experimental design, troubleshooting, and documentationClear scientific writing and presentationEffective teamwork and cross-disciplinary collaborationStrong communication with students, supervisors, and stakeholdersTime management and delivery under deadlines