Ruby (Weiwei) Lin
Summary
As a dedicated Upper 6th academic scholar at Magdalen College School (top 10 in UK), I am committed to support students through personalised and effective study methods. I also strive to motivate students to achieve their full potential by inspiring them with the wonders of science. Because as an offer holder to Imperial, UCL and KCL for Bioscience-related courses, I know firsthand the importance of drive and determination in achieving academic and personal goals. My goal is to foster confidence and a deep understanding for topics to not only excel in exams, but also to develop passion and interest in the subject.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Placement student
Oxford Vaccine Group
Oxford , Oxfordshire
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Independently organised a 12-day placement at the Institute of Developmental and Regenerative Medicine, and Centre for Clinical Vaccinology and Tropical Medicine
- Observed laboratory activities involved in the Human Pneumococcal and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) Challenge
- Assays and work processes in human immunology: intercellular staining assay of CD3 and CD8 cells, live/dead stain, antibody cocktails (fluorochrome antibodies), flow cytometry (IgA vs. IgG), concepts of clinical trials and negative / positive controls
- Molecular methods: checking blood agar for pneumococcal colonisation (Draughtsman shape), check viral colonisation using PCR for viral RNA
- Made PBS and PSA, plated samples from swabs and Gram-staining for hands-on experience
Placement student
Boundary Vets
Oxford , Oxfordshire
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Observed castration, taking x-rays, echocardiograms, experimental treatment of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) using a newly developed drug, Remdesivir, and surgically widening stenotic nares of pugs.
- Learnt about sedation and anaesthesia as well as pre-surgical preparations.
- Held the animals while they are treated.
- Gained valuable experience of euthanasia and communication with owners by shadowing a consulting vet.
Placement student
Bicester Vets
Bicester , Oxfordshire
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Shadowed an animal care assistant
- Observed dental operations (removal of teeth), castration, removal of a small tumour, nasal inspection of a cat and fine needle aspiration (FNA) of a hamster.
- Learnt about prevention of the transmission of zoonotic diseases and practiced packing and sterilisation of surgical equipment, gown using the autoclave and cleaning ET tubes.
Education
A-Levels -
Magdalen College School
England 09.2023 -
GCSEs -
Oxford High School
England 09.2020 - 07.2023
Skills
- GCSE and IGCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics (Triple and Double Award)
- A Level Biology
- Entrance preparation for 11, 13 and 16 (Sixth Form) - experience from acceptance into Magdalen College School, Oxford and King's College School, Wimbledon
- Advice for university preparation
Research Experience
August 2023 - November 2024
Peer-reviewed paper accepted for publication in the International Journal for Pharma Medicine and Biological Sciences (ISSN: 2278-5221) and invited to present by the International Conference on Advanced Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering.
- Written under supervision of Dr Mohammad Mofatteh from the University of Oxford, focusing on antibiotic resistance.
- Discussed the severity of the global antibiotic resistance crisis and investigated the various mechanisms of resistance of bacteria against antibiotics.
- Researched potential alternative strategies for combatting antibiotic resistance such as immuno-antibiotics.
September 2023 - May 2024
Awarded prize for top 3 (out of approx. 40) for independent research project at school on the potential treatment of bacterial infections using apis mellifera’s(honey bee) bee venom.
- Designed and carried out experiments to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration of bee venom and the inhibition zone of different concentrations of bee venom on 6 strains of bacteria.
- Hypothesised and explained whether nanoparticles (liposomes) can be used to remove side-effects of administration for the drug to be used.
Extracurricular Activities
Mentor to Year 9 student
- Organising weekly meeting with a student who is facing challenges in procrastination.
- Discuss how to enhancing their time management skills including how to plan for post-school hours to allow for both academic tasks and leisure.
- Explored how to set achievable goals without compromising relaxation time and emphasise the importance of socialising and active participation in school activities.
Figure skating and tennis
- 8th place in the British National Championships 2021
- 11th place in a British national competition in Alexandra Palace, London in 2022
- Vice-captain for school 1st team and participated in a regional competition in 2022
Piano
- ABRSM Grade 8 Distinction
Timeline
Placement student
Oxford Vaccine Group
08.2024 - 08.2025
A-Levels -
Magdalen College School
09.2023 -
Placement student
Boundary Vets
06.2023 - 07.2023
Placement student
Bicester Vets
06.2023 - 06.2023
GCSEs -
Oxford High School
09.2020 - 07.2023
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