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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
Menghong Chen