Menghong Chen
London,London
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in wet-lab experiment conduction, experimental design, and data interpretation. Proficient in academic writing and literature review, with a strong foundation in statistical tools and analytical thinking. Demonstrates a commitment to ethical considerations while delivering high-quality research outcomes. Dedicated to leveraging skills to contribute to innovative scientific advancements.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
MSc Student Researcher
University College London
London
04.2025 - Current
- Engaged in research investigating the roles of T cells in chronic liver disease.
- Participating in method development and protocol optimisation (flow cytometry, immunostaining).
- Contributing to project planning, literature review, and regular team discussions.
Law Firm Internship
Tianyuan Law Firm
Beijing, China
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Gained valuable experience working with the IPO process, applying knowledge in bioscience into conducting legal research of relevant life science companies.
- Contributed to the translation of legal documents and the calibration of prospectuses.
- Coordinated effectively with diverse teams for successful project execution.
- Facilitated smooth operations within the department through organised file management and data entry tasks.
MSci Student Researcher
King's College London
London, United Kingdom
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to provide a strong foundation for ongoing research efforts.
- Enhanced laboratory skills in T-cell-based studies under both sterile and non-sterile conditions.
- Aided junior researchers, sharing knowledge and expertise while fostering their professional growth within the field.
- Conducted meticulous research by operating precision instruments, including epifluorescence and SoRa microscope
- Participated in regular meetings with project leaders, providing updates on progress and addressing any challenges or concerns.
- Contributed to the development of innovative research methodologies for improved project outcomes.
Immunology Department Internship
School Of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical
Beijing, China
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Involved in the research of the bio-material implantation of collagen-induced arthritis.
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews for project groundwork.
- Improved communication and teamwork abilities as a consequence of frequent interactions with other researchers and supervisors in the experiment team.
Cardiology Department Internship
Cardiology Department Internship
Beijing, China
07.2021 - 08.2021
- · Improved comprehension of the physiology of the cardiovascular system by applying knowledge to the cardiac conditions of the individuals I examined.
- Acquired a broader understanding of clinical procedures such as angioplasty and elective diagnostic coronary angiograms.
- Improved communication abilities as a result of frequent interactions with patients and clinical staff.
- Recognized the value of communication that is tailored to each patient's requirements as well as the skill of managing the doctor-patient relationship.
Education
Master of Science (MSc) - Experimental and Translational Immunology
University College London
09.2024 -
Master in Science (MSci) - Biochemistry
King's College London
09.2019 - 07.2024
A-Levels -
Bromsgrove School
09.2017 - 07.2019
GCSEs -
Bromsgrove School
09.2015 - 07.2017
Skills
Wet Lab Skills
Murine Cell-based Experimental Methods:
- Lymphocytes Isolation
- T Cell Activation and Culture
- Live Cell Fluorescent Labeling
- Conventional Flow Cytometry (BD Fortessa)
- Epifluorescence Microscopy
- Spinning-disk Confocal Microscopy
Human Primary Cell-based Experimental Methods
- PBMC Isolation
- Intrahepatic Lymphocyte Isolation
- Flow Cytometry Staining (Surface & Intracellular)
- Spectral Flow Cytometry (Cytek Aurora)
- Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Dry Lab & Analytical Skills
- FlowJo - multi-color gating and population profiling
- Nikon NIS-Elements - image acquisition and basic quantitative analysis
- Fiji: ImageJ - trajectory tracking, basics single-cell migration analysis and fluorescence intensity quantification
- CellProfiller - batch image processing for cytoskeletal features and object segmentation
- MATLAB - quantification of cell migration properties
- GraphPad Prism - statistical testing (paired/unpaired t-tests, ANOVA) and generation of publication-ready plots
Research Experience
MSc Research, 04/2025 - Current
Institute of Immunity and Transplantation (IIT), University College London - London, United Kingdom.
Supervisor: Dr. Laura Pallet
Title: Unraveling the roles of T lymphocytes in chronic liver disease
Methods: In development – optimising flow cytometry and histological staining techniques to analyse intrahepatic B cell phenotypes in metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) models.
MSci Research, 11/2024 - 05/2025
School of Immunology and Microbial Science (SIMS), King's College London - London, United Kingdom.
Supervisor: Dr. Robert Koechl
Title: Biomechanical Regulation of the Cytotoxic Lymphocytes
Methods: Conducted wet lab-based study on Murine cytotoxic lymphocytes and investigated their functions under mechanical stress by establishing an agarose gel-based experiment system. The study involves the collection, culture, and selection of Murine cytotoxic lymphocytes, operating precision instruments including epifluorescence and SoRa spinning-disk microscopes, data analysis and interpretation through Fiji ImageJ, CellProfiler, MATLAB, and FlowJo, in combination with exhaustive literature review
Languages
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
German
Timeline
MSc Student Researcher
University College London
04.2025 - Current
Master of Science (MSc) - Experimental and Translational Immunology
University College London
09.2024 -
Law Firm Internship
Tianyuan Law Firm
08.2024 - 09.2024
MSci Student Researcher
King's College London
11.2023 - 05.2024
Immunology Department Internship
School Of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical
08.2021 - 09.2021
Cardiology Department Internship
Cardiology Department Internship
07.2021 - 08.2021
Master in Science (MSci) - Biochemistry
King's College London
09.2019 - 07.2024
A-Levels -
Bromsgrove School
09.2017 - 07.2019
GCSEs -
Bromsgrove School
09.2015 - 07.2017
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