Ye ZHU
Cambridge
Summary
Experienced cell biologist and intellectually curious person always seeking new information and driving research forward, with history of running successful studies with students and colleagues. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Cambridge
Cambridge
01.2020 - Current
- Charaterized the mechanism of a neurodegenerative disease
- Designed and performed arrayed CRISPR screenings
- Presented research outcomes to internal colleagues
- Wrote scholarly articles, papers and books related to field of expertise
- Monitored emerging research techniques and technologies to optimise laboratory output
EnterpriseTECH Start-up Program
Cambridge Judge Business School
Cambridge
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Achieved Distinction
- Engaged in market research, prototype design, and investor presentations.
- Coordinated strategic planning activities based on current data.
PhD Candidate
University of Cambridge
Cambridge
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Thesis: identification of an E3 ligase for a core autophagy protein
- Explored the interaction between two main protein homeostasis regulatory pathways
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions
External Consultant
CAMBRIDGE I-TEAMS
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Assessed IT technology startup applications, conducted market research, and identified a profitable market niche.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
Research Assistant
Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Identified novel vesicle trafficking proteins with gene mapping and genetic recombination technologies
- Directed high level research by collaborating with post graduate students and colleagues
- Planned, coordinated and executed research projects to gain insight into the function of Hippo pathway in cancer
Education
PhD in Natural Sciences - Science
University of Cambridge
United Kingdom 10.2014 - 12.2019
Master in Developmental Cell Biology -
Chinese Academy of Sciences
China 01.2010 - 01.2013
Bachelor in Biotechnology -
Northwest A&F University
China 01.2006 - 01.2010
Skills
- Experienced in critical analysis of research manuscripts, and engage with the international scientific community
- Proofreading and editing
- Journal publication procedures
- Grant proposal writing
- Student development
- Cell Biology technologies
Publication
- Zhu Y, et al., Trends in Cell biology, 2024, "Autophagy dependent and independent ferroptosis", in press.
- Zhu Y, et al., Nature Cell Biology, 2024. "Loss of WIPI4 in neurodegeneration causes autophagy-independent ferroptosis"
- Puri C, Zhu Y, et al., Dev Cell, 2020. "An exceptional mechanism for a DNM2 mutation reveals an unforeseen step in autophagosome biogenesis"
- Menzies FM, Zhu Y, et al., Neuron, 2017. "Autophagy and neurodegeneration: pathogenic mechanisms and therapeutic opportunities"
- Zhu Y, et al., Methods Mol Biol, 2018. "Assessing Autophagic Activity and aggregate formation of mutant Huntington in mammalian cells"
- Zhu Y, et al., Dev Med Child Neurol, 2019. "Autophagy in childhood neurological disorders."
- Runwal G, Zhu Y, et al., Sci Rep, 2019. "LC3-positive structures are prominent in autophagy-deficient cells"
- Zhu Y, et al., Cell Signal, 2015. "Brahma regulates the Hippo pathway activity through forming complex with Yki-sd and regulating the transcription of Crumbs"
Timeline
EnterpriseTECH Start-up Program
Cambridge Judge Business School
11.2021 - 04.2022
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Cambridge
01.2020 - Current
External Consultant
CAMBRIDGE I-TEAMS
04.2018 - 06.2018
PhD in Natural Sciences - Science
University of Cambridge
10.2014 - 12.2019
PhD Candidate
University of Cambridge
01.2014 - 01.2019
Research Assistant
Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
01.2013 - 01.2014
Master in Developmental Cell Biology -
Chinese Academy of Sciences
01.2010 - 01.2013
Bachelor in Biotechnology -
Northwest A&F University
01.2006 - 01.2010
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