I-Chen(Irene) Chen
New Taipei City
Summary
Hi, I’m Irene, a biotechnology student with strong expertise in biological sciences, laboratory research, and data analysis.
With two years of lab experience and one year as a teaching assistant, I specialize in experimental design, statistical analysis(P-test, T-test), and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Currently, I am a Scientific Contributor at Nucleate Empowering Next Biotech Generation, where I work on advancing web data applications to curate and interactively process heterogeneous biological data. My research focuses on integrating biotechnology with data-driven approaches to address complex scientific challenges. I thrive in collaborative environments and am eager to contribute my skills to innovative research projects.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scientific Contributor
Nucleate
01.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with scientists, business students, and industry experts to develop biotech and pharmaceutical startup concepts.
- Gained hands-on experience in biotech commercialization, including fundraising, intellectual property, and regulatory strategy.
- Presented innovative life sciences solutions to industry leaders and investors, securing valuable feedback and potential funding opportunities.
Lab Student
China Medical University (Taiwan)
07.2022 - 01.2024
- 1.5 years of experience in new drug discovery and lung cancer research in Wei-Lan Yeh's laboratory.
- Conducted various experiments, including Western Blot, to analyze protein expression.
- Attended multiple seminars at CMU to stay updated on advancements in biomedical research.
Scholarship Program
Georgia State University
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Participate in biology courses in 2024 summer, experienced cultural differences and exchange novel experiment techniques
- BIOL 4905: Eukaryotic Molecular Cell Biology Techniques
Startup competition first place
12.2023 - Current
- Come up with a startup idea with students from National Central University, also take courses about AI and medical devices which is lectured by Emmanuel Felix Lespron
Education
Bachelor of Biotechnology -
China Medical University
High School Diploma -
Fairmont Private School
CA01.2021
Skills
- Drug design,
- qRT-PCR,
- Gene editing,
- Gene targeting,
- DNA extraction,
- RNA isolation,
- Quantitation,,
- Animal genotyping ,
- Adipose tissue thermogenesis ,
- Purity analysis
- Western blotting
- Lung cancer research
- Cell culture expertise
- Big data analytics
- Microsoft excel
Certification
- Stanford University School of Medicine Introduction
- Introduction to Clinical Research
- Genetics: Bitesize Learning
- Biotech Unveiled: Understanding the U.S. Biomedical Innovation Marketplace and its Global Role
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Mandarin
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Korean
Upper intermediate (B2)
German
Intermediate (B1)
Extra-Curricular Activities
CMU hiphop, 07/2024~08/2024
CMU dance club, 07/2024~08/2024
CMU bst badminton team, 07/2024~08/2024
Awards
Startup competition first place, 12/2023, Taichung, ROC,
Came up with a startup idea with students from National Central University and took courses about AI and medical devices lectured by Emmanuel Felix Lespron.
Research Interests
- Biology
- Pharmaceutical technology
- Drug Discovery
- Biochemistry
Timeline
Scientific Contributor
Nucleate
01.2025 - Current
Scholarship Program
Georgia State University
07.2024 - 08.2024
Startup competition first place
12.2023 - Current
Lab Student
China Medical University (Taiwan)
07.2022 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Fairmont Private School
Bachelor of Biotechnology -
China Medical University
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