Liana Yang

I am very passionate about science and about utilizing it to make people's lives better. I am really interested in contributing to the development of genetic and protein therapeutics, especially in relation to aging. I am fast-learning, meticulous about accuracy, very organized, and analytical. I am always learning more, adding to and improving my skills, and driven to complete my tasks. I have great observational abilities and I pay attention to detail while always looking at the complete picture as well.

Cal Genomics Research Program (CGSRE), Point Reyes Station, UC Berkeley May 2023
Research Assistant
• Extracted, purified, and amplified DNA with PCR, and sequenced it with Oxford Nanopore.
 

Genetics Laboratory Course, UC Berkeley January 2023-May2023
• Followed protocols and procedures, recorded data, read research papers, wrote lab reports, and presented findings.
• Genetically edited yeast cells using CRISPR/Cas9 to assemble and integrate a heterologous biosynthetic pathway.
• Generated RNA interference (RNAi) C. Elegans worms and compared their phenotypes to that of the mutant.
• Isolated auxotrophic and temperature-sensitive mutants in yeast, utilizing mutagenesis, forward genetic screens, and complementation.

Molecular and Cell Biology Department, UC Berkeley January 2023-May 2023
Developmental Biology Course (MCB141) Reader and Grader
• Collaborated with instructors on exam writing and grading policy, coordinated with co-reader, and reviewed relevant literature. 
Uber And Lyft, Los Angeles, CA February 2019-February 2020
Independent Contractor
• Provided transportation services to riders, addressed customer concerns, and communicated with support services.

Summer Research Fellowship (SURF), Hockemeyer Lab, UC Berkeley June 2022-August 2022
Research Assistant
• Grew intestinal epithelial organoids derived from gene-edited embryonic cell lines.
• Performed transcriptional profiling of organoid cells using RNA-seq.

Biology Laboratory, Santa Monica College January 2019-March 2020
Lab Technician
• Organized laboratory equipment, prepared electrophoresis trays, and assisted with performing lab experiments for class use.

Mather Hospital, Port Jefferson, NY May 2014–June 2016
Front Desk Receptionist/ Patient Care Technician
• Communicated and coordinated with visitors and hospital staff and assisted patients with their needs and concerns.

University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA May 2023
Bachelor of Arts in Molecular and Cell Biology, GPA: Cum Laude 3.85

Relevant Coursework: Genetics Laboratory, Genetics and Genomics, Cell Biology, Molecular Therapeutics, Biophysical Chemistry, 
Introduction to CRISPR, Developmental Biology.

Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA August 2021
Associate of Arts in General Science, GPA: 3.47