Tiffany Chang
Research Assistant
Summary
Dynamic research professional with a passion for science and proven expertise in molecular biology, honed at the Biodiversity Research Center. Skilled in research design and problem-solving, I successfully optimized lab operations, reducing costs and downtime while training junior technicians. Committed to advancing knowledge through innovative experiments and collaborative teamwork.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica
10.2014 - Current
- Conducted molecular biology experiments on red imported fire ants, nematodes, corals, and oysters.
- Established a novel integration system in C.elegans.
- Constructed NGS libraries in red imported fire ants.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with coworkers and boss to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Managed laboratory equipment and resources, ensuring proper maintenance and optimal functionality.
- Supported grant writing efforts, securing essential funding for groundbreaking research projects.
- Conducted extensive literature reviews to support ongoing research projects, significantly expanding team's knowledge base.
- Optimized lab equipment usage, significantly reducing operational costs and downtime.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
Research Assistant
Institute of Biomedical Science, Academia Sinica
01.2012 - 05.2014
- Differentiated human stem cells into adipocytes.
- Conducted knockdown experiments on human adipocytes to understand the role of galetin-12.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
Research Assistant
Institute of Biomedical Science, Academia Sinica
07.2010 - 12.2011
- Conducted transverse aortic banding on mice to mimic aortic blockage in humans.
- Prepared neonatal cardiomyocytesfor knockdown of potential Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy candidate genes.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
Education
Master of Arts - Biotechnology
Columbia University
New York City, NY, USA 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry With A Biology Concentration
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA, USA 04.2001 -
Skills
Passion for science
Research design
Research methods
Problem-solving
Majority of the molecular biology experiments
Multitasking and organization
Publications
Huang Y, Lo Y-H, Hsu J-C, Le TS, Yang F-J, Chang T, Braendle C, Wang J*, 2023, “Widespread sex ratio polymorphism in Caenorhabditis nematodes”, ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE, 10(3), 221636.(IF: 4.997; SCI ranking: 25.7%)
F-J#, Chen C-N#, Chang T#, Cheng T-W, Chang N-C, Kao C-Y, Lee C-C, Huang Y-C, Chan S-P*, Wang J*, 2022, “phiC31 integrase for recombination mediated single copy insertion and genome manipulation in C. elegans”, GENETICS, 220(2), 1. (SCIE) (IF: 4.402; SCI ranking: 31.6%)
Chiu Y-K, Hsu J-C, Chang T, Huang Y-C, Wang J*, 2020, “Mutagenesis Mediated by CRISPR/Cas9 in the Red Imported Fire Ant, Solenopsis invicta”, INSECTES SOCIAUX, 67(2), 317-326. (SCIE) (IF: 1.946; SCI ranking: 43%)
Fontana S, Chang NC, Chang T, Lee CC, Dang VD, Wang J*, 2020, “The fire ant social supergene is characterized by extensive gene and transposable element copy number variation”, MOLECULAR ECOLOGY, 29, 105-120. (SCIE) (IF: 6.622; SCI ranking: 20.9%,10.9%,13.5%)
Sung, H.M., Wang ,T.Y., Wang, D., Huang, Y., Wu, J.P., Tsai, H.K., Tzeng, J., Huang, C.J., Lee, Y.C., Yang, P., Hsu, J., Chang, T., Cho, C.Y., Weng, L.C., Lee, T.C., Chang, T.H., Li, W.H., Shih, M.C. (2009). Roles of trans and cis variation in yeast intraspecies evolution of gene expression. Molecular Biology and Evolution. 26(11): 2533-8.
Wang, D., Sung, H.M., Wang, T.Y., Huang, C.J., Yang, P., Chang, T., Wang, Y.C., Tseng, D.L., Wu, J.P., Lee, T.C., Shih, M.C., Li, W.H. (2007). Expression evolution in yeast genes of single-input modules is mainly due to changes in trans-acting factors. Genome Research. 17(8):1161-9.
Wang, T.Z., Tzeng, C.S., Teng, H.Y., Chang, T. (2007). Phylogeography and Identification of a 187-bp-Long Duplication within the Mitochondrial Control Region of Formosania lacustre (Teleostei: Balitoridae). Zoological Studies. 46(5): 569-582.
Timeline
Research Assistant
Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica
10.2014 - Current
Research Assistant
Institute of Biomedical Science, Academia Sinica
01.2012 - 05.2014
Research Assistant
Institute of Biomedical Science, Academia Sinica
07.2010 - 12.2011
Master of Arts - Biotechnology
Columbia University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry With A Biology Concentration
University of California, Riverside
04.2001 -