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Junyi (Julie) Zhang

Tai'an

Summary

3 years of background in studying biochemistry, metabolism, protein and genetics, with knowledge in cancer genetics, ageing, bioinformatics, anatomy, neuroscience, pharmacology and physiology. Very interested in molecular biology research and have experience with molecular biology practical projects.

Work History

Tutee

King's College London

Capstone Project, 2025 - Functional Impact of I291A Mutation on Catechol 2,3-dioxygenase in pHISCAT-transformed E. coli XL1-Blue Cells: Expression, Purification, and Enzymatic Activity Analysis. Using the method of site-directed mutagenesis with enzyme assays.

Tutee

King's College London

Completed lab work, 2024 - Cloning the cDNA of the human Growth Hormone (hGH) Gene and the Expression of the Peptide Product, Somatotropin, in E. coli Cells. Engineered the expression of the drug Somatotropin in bacteria E. coli and purification of the recombinant protein. Tested the technique within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries to produce the recombinant protein of potential therapeutic use.

tutee

King's College London

Completed lab work, 2024 - CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing of ADE2 in S.cerevisiae. Directly editing the ADE2 gene in the genome of living S. cerevisiae cells using CRISPR and HDR methodology.

Tutee

King's College London

Completed Coursework, 2023: Inheritance of TAS2R38 gene SNPs and their Relationship with Human Taste Receptors. Explored the impact of TAS2R38 SNPs on tasting behaviours and statistical analysis of data.

Poster Presentation

King's College London

Poster Presentation, Biomedical Diagnostics, 2025 - From historical insights to future advances: innovations in the diagnostics of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)

Library Project

King's College London

PowerPoint Presentation, 2025 - Insights into mTOR signalling: the impact of TSC1 and TSC2 mutations in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, affecting epilepsy

Education

Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biochemistry

King’s College London
London
07-2025

Skills

  • Lab Skills
  • Site-directed mutagenesis
  • DNA isolation and extraction
  • Recombinant protein purification
  • Agarose gel electrophoresis
  • SDS-PAGE electrophoresis
  • Western Blotting
  • PCR amplification
  • Restriction enzyme analysis
  • LB preparation, sector streaking and bacterial cultivation
  • Plasmid transformation and induction
  • Nanodrop for DNA quality control
  • Enzyme Assay (spectrophotometer)
  • Bio-Rad Assay
  • Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) basic knowledge
  • Vector cloning
  • Computer skills
  • SnapGene
  • Design of recombinant DNA, plasmid and primers
  • YASARA and PyMol
  • Bioinformatics Tools (RNA-seq Pipeline, Statistics, SWISS-MODEL)
  • R Programming
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Multitasking & Task prioritisation
  • Others
  • Scientific reading
  • Critical analysis
  • Public speaking
  • Ethical Considerations
  • Relationship building
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Cultural awareness

LANGUAGES

Chinese (first language)
English (fluent and very capable of working)

Affiliations

  • 2022 to 2025, Member of KCL Biochemistry Society
  • 2024 to 2025, Member of KCL Tennis Club

Timeline

Tutee

King's College London

Tutee

King's College London

tutee

King's College London

Tutee

King's College London

Poster Presentation

King's College London

Library Project

King's College London

Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biochemistry

King’s College London
Junyi (Julie) Zhang