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Yu-Wen Dai

Düsseldorf

Summary

Skilled and hardworking researcher bringing 17 years of expertise in electrophysiology. Enthusiastic about supporting advancements in novel therapies for neurological disorders. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Adaptive team player with in-depth knowledge of data collection and confidential document control.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Postdoc Researcher

Department of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet
10.2020 - 10.2022
  • Involved in the study of “Adaptive phenomena in locomotor networks: Impact of plasticity mechanisms on neuromuscular disorders”
  • Designed and conducted electrophysiological studies
  • Attended research seminars and collegiate meetings to discover and discuss new technologies and research.
  • Enforced laboratory safety protocols and enabled safe work environment.
  • Troubleshot and developed experimental tools to deal with ever-evolving technology.
  • Maintained records of research findings with analysis and evaluation of results.
  • Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.

Research Assistant

Department of Biological Sciences
02.2020 - 06.2020
  • Familiarized myself with the mid-spinal injury animal model and measuring respiratory function.
  • Helped building up the patch-clamp electrophysiology setting.
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
  • Attended seminars to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
  • Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.

Research Assistant

Department of physiology, Taipei Medical University
08.2007 - 08.2009
  • Involved in the study of “Neuronal mechanisms in obesity-related hypertension”
  • Developed skills in immunoassay, in vivo animal experiments and electrophysiological techniques
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
  • Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
  • Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.

Research Assistant

Taiwan Agricultural Chemicals and Toxic Substances Research Institute
10.2006 - 06.2007
  • Duties included literature survey, assistance in immunotoxicity research projects, reports writings
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
  • Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
  • Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.

Education

Ph.D. - Neuroscience

Taipei Medical University
Taipei, Taiwan
06.2020

Master of Science - Toxicology

University of Surrey
Guildford, UK
06.2006

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

China Medical University
Taichung, Taiwan
06.2002

Skills

  • Electrophysiological techniques
  • In vivo animal experiments
  • Immunochemistry
  • Research Assignments
  • Written and Oral Communications
  • Research Procedures
  • Research Protocols
  • Data Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Student Engagement
  • Academic Writing
  • Academic Presentations

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Postdoc Researcher

Department of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet
10.2020 - 10.2022

Research Assistant

Department of Biological Sciences
02.2020 - 06.2020

Research Assistant

Department of physiology, Taipei Medical University
08.2007 - 08.2009

Research Assistant

Taiwan Agricultural Chemicals and Toxic Substances Research Institute
10.2006 - 06.2007

Ph.D. - Neuroscience

Taipei Medical University

Master of Science - Toxicology

University of Surrey

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

China Medical University

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