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Eric V. Liu Resume Page 1
Eric Vancouver Liu
8 Honey Hill Rd, Orinda, CA 94563
Tel 925-708-8975 (Mobile)
E-mail: [email protected]
Objective: Engage in medical research as a means to improve people’s lives.
Education:
Major Molecular and Cell Biology with emphasis in Immunology and Bioengineering Minor
University of California Berkeley Class of 2015
Overall 3.5 GPA
MCAT January 2014: 38
Coursework:
Previous Coursework in Physiology, Fluid dynamics, Thermodynamics, Cellular Biology, Organic and General
Chemistry with Lab, Mechanics, Genetics, Immunology, Cell and Tissue Engineering, Statistics, Multivariable
Calculus, Linear Algebra, MATLAB, Biophysical Chemistry, Biomechanics, COMPSOL and Python.
Experience:
Research Intern at Sangamo Biosciences (July 2015-January 2016)
o Develop ZFP transcription factor therapeutics for Huntington’s Disease
o Test lentiviral vectors infectivity and effect on gene expression of Htt using cell line transfection and Taqman
Molecular Biology Intern at Spiral Devices (February 2015-May 2015)
o Develop and calibrate gene delivery device
o Research and create organ specific promoters for transfection constructs
Research Intern at Coughlin Lab at UCSF (July-September 2014)
o Study genetic programs underlying trabeculation of heart ventricles
o Use zebrafish models, perform crosses, genotyping, and sequencing
UGSI Bio 1AL (June-August 2014):
o Aid lab learning for Bio 1AL at UC Berkeley and perform anatomical/dissection demonstrations
Research Intern at Andino Lab at UCSF (June 1-August 31 2013; 6-9 hrs/weekday)
o Studied activation of innate insect immune pathways and virology
o Used Trizol precipitation, plasmid ligation and mini/midiprep, Western blotting, plaque assay, PCR, rtPCR
and maintained cell culture
Lab Experience from UC Berkeley Science Courses (2011-2014)
o Practiced sterile pipette technique, microscope use, spectrophotometry, PCR, bacterial culture,
electrophoresis, DNA assay, Thin Layer Chromatography, Recrystallization and Extractions; NMR
spectroscopy. ELISA, Hybridoma creation and cell cloning, Southern blotting, and protein assays.
GHO Haiti Missions: (April 2014)
o Operate medical and dental clinic in Hinche; shadowed doctors, dentists, and pharmacists; assisted
pharmacist and doctors
Kaiser Permanente Hospital Volunteer: (3 hours per week 2008-2011)
o Patient service and discharge
o Doctor and nurse assistance
Leadership and Service:
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Council, (May 2013-present):
o Set and organize fellowship events and activities
o Maintain growth and wellbeing of members
CMDA Leadership Board (September 2013-present):
o Publicity officer
o Coordinate events and global mission teams
o City Team SF: Local missions every two weeks
Serve as triage volunteers
Provide over the counter medicine, assist doctors, and support patients
Sports, Concessions, General Assembly Coordinator for Miramonte CJCL State Convention 2011
Eagle Scout, 2011
Children Ministry at Contra Costa Gospel Church, 2007-2012
o Leading children’s Bible studies and activities
Technical Skills:
Experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, R, COMSOL, MATLAB, LaTeX and Python
Conversational Chinese
Eric V. Liu Resume Page 2
References:
Gary Firestone: Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology
o Email: [email protected]
Kazuhide Onoguchi: Postdoc at UCSF Andino Lab
o Email: [email protected]
Robert Beatty: Professor of Immunology at UC Berkeley
o Email: [email protected]