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ANH-THO (NICOLE) DUONG (949) 330-9364 | nicole.duong70@gmail.com

Mission Viejo CA 92691 OBJECTIVE

Open to Engineering opportunities within the Medical Device Industry

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE Riverside, CaliforniaMaster of Science in Bioengineering 2015 - August 2016 Graduate Core Courses

Engineering Analysis of Physiological Systems Mathematical Methods of Bioengineering Advanced Biomedical Optical Imaging Integrational Computational and Experimental Biology Vascular Biomechanics and Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE Riverside, CaliforniaBachelor of Science in Bioengineering: Magna Cum Laude September 2011 - June 2015 Undergraduate Core Courses

Senior Design Bioinstrumentation Biotechnology and Molecular Bioengineering Advanced Biomechanics Biomaterials Medical Diagnostics

TECHNICAL SKILLS

SOFTWARE● COMSOL Multiphysics● AutoCAD● Solidworks● Microsoft Word● Microsoft Excel● Powerpoint● Matlab

LABORATORY SKILLS● Molecular Cloning ● Protein Engineering and

Purification● Polymerase Chain

Reaction (PCR)● Interpretation of Protein

and DNA gels

Capable of generating well-written documents

Dependable, cooperative worker

Excellent interpersonal, oral and written skills

BIOENGINEERING EXPERIENCE

DETERMINING MODE OF ACTION OF SUMOYLATION INHIBITOR Riverside, CaliforniaHonors Capstone Project, UC Riverside September 2014 – June 2015● Investigated the binding site of Uba2 to improve the efficacy of a SUMOylation inhibitor through the use of FRET-

based assays● Designed a primer for point mutation on wild-type Uba2 for single site-directed mutagenesis● Analyzed the protein-protein conjugates in the presence/absence of the SUMOylation inhibitor● Participated in a poster presentation at the Undergraduate Research Symposium

BLOOD EXTRACTION DEVICE Riverside, CaliforniaSenior Design Project September 2014 – June 2015

● Developed a blood extraction device that utilizes microneedles and microfluidic channels for quick and painless withdrawal of blood

● Utilized SolidWorks and AutoCAD to design device● Constructed the housing components with a 3D printer and microfluidic channels with a laser cutter● Performed statistical significance tests to investigate the biocompatibility of our device● Worked in a team of 5 to coordinate production, conception, and manufacturing of the device● Collaborated with a team of two business major students to create a business plan for a fictitious start-up company● Presented and demonstrated device at UCR Bioengineering competition to a panel of judges

EXPERIENCE

QUALITY RESEARCH INTERN Anaheim, CaliforniaTeco Diagnostics (Quality Control and Quality Assurance/Systems Department) September 2016- Present

● Participated in internal audit focused on safety and pest controls in accordance to cGMPs● Recruit 50 study participants for UTI clinical study involving a mobile app and perform method comparison testing

against predicate device● Update supplier information and verify suppliers are up-to-date with FDA and ISO certificates ● Designed IQ / OQ / PQ documentation and performed the respective IQ / OQ / PQ validation studies for Manufacturing

and Production equipment.● Quality control of devices and reagents – Shelf life studies, certificate of analysis, and stress stability studies●

RESEARCH ASSISTANT Riverside, CaliforniaDr. Jiayu Liao’s Bioengineering Lab June 2012 – August 2016

● Designed a biosensor that would allow apoptotic cells to be fluorescently measured in vivo by measuring Caspase activity

● Trained and mentored ~10 undergraduates in laboratory techniques, safety and protocol● Worked with graduate and undergraduates to perform experiments to further research in protein-protein interactions

involving the SUMOylation pathway for high through-put drug screenings and kinetics characterization using FRET● Participated in laboratory audit, reviewed SOPs, and confirmed laboratory compliance with UCR Environmental Health

& Safety (EH&S) practices, standards, and guidelines

BIOENGINEERING MENTOR Riverside, CaliforniaBioengineering Mentorship Program September 2014- July 2015

● Supported undergraduate students in gaining insights on academic goals and post-graduate objectives● Arranged multiple quarterly meetings with mentee

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION (SI) LEADER Riverside, CaliforniaSupplemental Instruction September 2013 – March 2014● Led study sessions in math and chemistry to improve student retention in historically difficult courses● Reviewed and reinforced class materials to increase student studying efficiency● Created and prepared supplemental assignments for student review● Monitored a group of 20 students

TUTOR Mission Viejo, CaliforniaKumon June 2009 – June 2013

● Monitored 30 students ● Tutored students K-12 in Math and English ● Graded and prepared weekly homework assignments

AWARDS AND INTERNSHIPS

DEAN’S HONOR LIST Riverside, CAUniversity of California Riverside

CHANCELLOR’S HONOR LIST Riverside, CAUniversity of California Riverside

SUMMER RISE PROGRAM Riverside, CaliforniaSummer Research Internship 2011-2012● Participated in a 10-week summer research internship focused on learning valuable laboratory techniques and

presentation skills● Presented at Summer Symposium on Improved FRET Pair for Protein-Protein Interactions Characterization