Hei-Wai (Kenny) Lou
1880 Cowell Blvd Apt 217, Davis CA, 95618
(650)-868-2628
Hwlou@ucdavis.edu
EDUCATION
University of California, Davis
September 2011-June 2015
Bachelor of Science: Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Davis, CA
Bachelor of Arts: Economics
Ten weeks pharmaceutical chemistry study abroad at Academia Sinica from March to June 2014
SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Office, Excel, Open Office, Gaussview, Chemdraw and vBrood
Language: Proficiency in English and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), elementary proficiency in Japanese.
Communication: Great team work and oral communication
LABORTORY SKILLS
Data analysis
SDS-PAGE and Gel Electrophoresis
qPCR and cPCR
1H and 13C NMR
Animal blood and tissue purification
Primer design
Flash column chromatography
Thin layer chromatography
High performance liquid chromatography
Software drug designs
BLAST
Protein Purification
EXPERIENCE
Junior Specialist
June 2015-Present
Foley Lab, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, UC Davis
Davis, CA
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Conducts necropsy and extracts tissue/blood samples from rodent and small mammal carcasses
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Designs primers and PCR protocols for endangered species and pathogenic diseases
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Assists in lab projects and supervises undergraduate lab interns
Undergraduate Lab Intern
October 2014-June 2015
Foley Lab, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, UC Davis
Davis, CA
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Performed qPCR and different purification protocols individually
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Assisted graduate students in their current researches/projects
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Collaborated with other researchers in the studies on endangered species and tick-transmitted diseases
Undergraduate Economics Tutor
April 2015-June 2015
Department of Economics, UC Davis
Davis, CA
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Helped students enhance their mastery of concepts and understandings of the labor economics
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Advised tutees in studying skills, organizations and strategies to achieve good grades
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Answered any questions that are related to class exams and main concepts of the course materials
Summer Intern
June 2014-September 2014
USSC Expansion Project (POSS) Team, Novartis, Inc.
San Carlos, CA
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Assisted the review and approval of qualification documents such as sensor risk assessment and design qualification
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Prepared document log sheet of the medication and weekly reports
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Created various pharmaceutical industry’s manufacture equipment
Research Intern
April 2014-June 2014
Ho Lab, Department of Biological Chemistry, Academia Sinica
Taipei, Taiwan
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Performed histamine tagged protein purification and production using analytical biochemistry lab skills
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Performed fermentation of cells, SDS-PAGE protocol and chromatography
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Independently made different types of solutions and buffers
Undergraduate Research Assistant
June 2013-December 2013
Stroeve Lab, Department of Material Sciences and Chemical Engineering, UC Davis
Davis, CA
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Generated Hydroxyapatites coatings on gold foil membrane by using computational and laboratory tools
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Collected data and analyzed by using Excel and EzPros
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Ran experiments independently and learned laboratory safety rules
Dental Clinic Intern
March 2013-July 2013
Dental Department, Communicare Health Center
Davis, CA
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Analyzed potential causes of oral infections using x-rays
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Assisted dentists and dental assistants with restocking supplies, filing information and cleaning
Pharmacy Undergraduate Intern
June 2012-Demember 2012; October 2014-December 2014
Pharmacy Department, Rite Aids
Woodland, CA; Davis, CA
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Cooperated with pharmacy technicians and the pharmacist
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Sorted medications, picked up calls, and filed patient information
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Organized patients’ prescriptions and assisted at the counter and drive-thru
AWARD
Dean’s Honors List
Spring 2015
College of Letters and Science, UC Davis
ACTIVITIE
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Member, Iota Phi chapter, Alpha Phi Omega (co-ed service fraternity), Davis, CA
Spring 2012-June 2015
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Secretary, Chinese Student Association, Davis, CA
Fall 2011-Spring 2013