Xiaoyan Sheng

About • Passionate and experienced scientist that executes high quality biotechnology and biochemical experiments. • Highly skilled in a wide variety of molecular techniques including PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR and next generation sequence library preparation, plasmid, DNA, RNA and protein extraction, protein over-expression, purification and western blots. • Expertise in designing and constructing plasmid vectors for genes of interest including CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, gene overexpression and downregulation by conventional, gateway and gibson assembly methods. • 14 years of hands-on experience in Agrobacterium-mediated and protoplast plant transformation, molecular analysis of transgenic plants, and event selection. • Proficient in use of JMP software for statistical analysis and software for DNA manipulation, primer design and sequence analysis. • Effective in executing tasks with high efficiency, summarizing research results, and communicating with team members in a timely manner. • Strong interpersonal skills and leadership abilities proven through setting up forest genetics and biotech lab and leading the team successful completion of all deliverable milestone projects.