Anne Yau, Ph.D., M.Sc

Experience

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  Texas A&M University

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

  Assisting graduate students in pH measurement for fermentation in MixAlco process. Responsible for synthesis and test possible target for inhibition of proteasome and fatty acid synthase (FAS) of cells Assisting in preparing media for laboratory work Assisting Dr Scanlan in supervising undergraduate students in their laboratory work. Responsible for identifying cross peaks of a peptide, DsSB, in NOESY spectrum and determined its behavior as temperature increases

  • Student Worker

    Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  • Undergraduate Researcher

    May 2012 - Dec 2012

  • Student Technician in Veterinary Medical Teaching hospital

    Feb 2012 - Dec 2012

  • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

    Oct 2011 - Jul 2012

  • Undergraduate Researcher

    Jan 2012 - May 2012
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  MD Anderson Cancer Center

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2017

  Institute of Applied Cancer Science - UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas Jun 2013 – Jul 2017• Synthesized novel small molecules and optimized multi-step synthetic sequences for efficiency and scalability, documenting in ELN.• Documented experimental procedures, data, and conclusions in detailed laboratory records and communicated results effectively to project teams,• Synthesized >400 diverse compounds with the goal of optimizing potency, selectivity, and overall properties for their development as potential therapeutics with HPLC, LC-MS and NMR• Proposed and worked on discovery of novel inhibitors of GLS-1 in a multi-disciplinary environment. • Synthesized novel inhibitors of the bromodomain protein TRIM24, leading to a peer reviewed publication and a patent. Show less

  • Institute Associate Scientist

    Sept 2013 - Jul 2017

  • Research Intern

    Jun 2013 - Sept 2013
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  Brown University

  Sept 2017 - May 2019

  Graduate Student

  Biotechnology Graduate Student focused on Polymer synthesis and drug delivery. Researched on the Injectable Scaffold for Stem Cell Homing.

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  IDEXX

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Intern

  Validated a cellular disruptor, new lab equipment with appropriate lab techniques and authored a technical report for departmental use and presented in a company-wide conference. Cultured E. coli to test in a BSL-2 laboratory ensuring a clean and safe environment for all lab personnel adhering to strict GMP standard and personal protective equipment for all laboratory personnel.

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  University of Connecticut

  Aug 2019 - Nov 2024

  Designed and executed experiments, culturing mammalian cells in cartilage tissue chips.Optimized and validated in-vitro cell-based assaysManaged projects and collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop workplans and meet milestones and timelines for efficient in-space research which led to 3 successful launches. Analyzed data with Prism and R and interpreted results to support experimental objectives. Prepared and reviewed literature and developed workflow to support studies of all projects.Mentored and managed 14 undergraduates and masters’ students for 3 years with up to 7 different sub-projects, providing the necessary resources and support to execute tasks effectively.Participated and presented in scientific discussions and at various national conferences. Show less

  • Science Research Specialist

    May 2024 - Nov 2024

  • Graduate Student Assistant

    Aug 2019 - May 2024
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  Brown University Health

  Jan 2025 - now

  Post Doctoral Research Associate