Marco Wu
Scientist
Summary
Innovative Researcher adept at developing probing questions, designing experiments and generating meaningful results. Experienced at identifying and using new technologies and resources. Works effectively and collaboratively with teams and individuals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Associate Scientists
SinoMab BioScience Ltd
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with senior scientists to design experiments and determine protocols, including phage panning, antibody kinetic study, functional assays for novel drug development, and etc
- Other duties include drafting for journal publication and scientific collaboration with third parties including universities, contract research organization, clinical trial members and etc
- Supervise and monitor various project progress, and prepare documentation and update to scientists and R&D members
- Plan,execute and review experimental set-up, direction and methods for research assistant and research associate.
Research Associate
SinoMab BioScience Ltd
05.2020 - 12.2021
- Involve in various molecular biology and biotechnology R&D projects, specialized in auto-immune diseases research and antibodies research
- Plan and execute experiments (Cloning, expression and purification of proteins and antibodies, bio-reactor operation, phage display and biopanning, biochemistry and bio-medical experiments including RT-PCR, Western blot, ELISA, Immuno-histochemistry staining, Tissue and cell line culture)
- Analysis and report research results to supervisor and research scientists
- Research Experience during Msc
Directed Research Project
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Identifying the relationship between leukaemia inhibitory factor and bradykinin in astrocytic cells
Research Assistant
The University of Hong Kong, Zhang laboratory
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Assist in conducting literature review about oncogene and tumor suppressor genes; and develop database on tumor-immune interaction research (TISIDB: an integrated repository portal for tumor-immune system interactions)
Tutor
Mastery Education Centre
10.2018 - 04.2020
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Coached and mentored less-experienced tutors to observe and measure outcomes.
- Provided appropriate learning materials for students.
Summer Research Student
Shanghai Jiao Tong University, X Institute
05.2019 - 08.2019
- To study exosome targeting and imaging in live animals
- Assist in conducting experiement and data analysis
Marketing Assistant
Wu Wai Chung
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Assist and develop marketing strategies for several diagnostics kits and services; promote personal health awareness via promotion, advertising and organizing different events (holding Expos and mobile promotion truck)
Education
Master of Biotechnology - Biotechnology
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Biochemistry
The University of Hong Kong
01.2015 - 01.2019
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Po Leung Kuk Ngan Po Ling College
Skills
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Planning and Coordination
Biotechnology Research
Training and Development
Reporting requirements
Lab operations
Literature reviews
Publication
1.Hui, C. W., Wu, W. C., & Leung, S. O. (2022). Interleukins 4 and 21 protect anti-IgM induced cell death in Ramos B cells: implication for autoimmune diseases. Frontiers in Immunology, 3692.
2. Ru, B., Wong, C. N., Tong, Y., Zhong, J. Y., Zhong, S. S. W., Wu, W. C., ... & Zhang, J. (2019). TISIDB: an integrated repository portal for tumor–immune system interactions. Bioinformatics, 35(20), 4200-4202.
Other Experiences
Secretary of HKU Wofoo Leader Network (2017-2018)
- It is a team aims at promoting social responsibility and leadership to university students
- Communication skills and corporation skills with other sectors
- Improve leadership skill
Visiting team leader of the Science Outreach Team, The Faculty of Science, The University of Hong Kong (2016 to 2017)
- Gain chances to organize various events for the public, with the aim to promote science and learning in an interesting way
- Improve leadership skill
Timeline
Associate Scientists
SinoMab BioScience Ltd
01.2022 - Current
Research Associate
SinoMab BioScience Ltd
05.2020 - 12.2021
Directed Research Project
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
09.2019 - 04.2020
Summer Research Student
Shanghai Jiao Tong University, X Institute
05.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Biotechnology - Biotechnology
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
01.2019 - 01.2020
Tutor
Mastery Education Centre
10.2018 - 04.2020
Research Assistant
The University of Hong Kong, Zhang laboratory
05.2018 - 08.2019
Marketing Assistant
Wu Wai Chung
01.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Biochemistry
The University of Hong Kong
01.2015 - 01.2019
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Po Leung Kuk Ngan Po Ling College