Previous Education

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences, University of Hull - First Class 
PhD Physiology in Cancer Research, University of Liverpool

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achievements/experiences

• Awarded Best Departmental Student of School of Biological Sciences, University of Liverpool for 3 consecutive years (2005-2008). 

• Completed a summer research placement at University of Leeds (2007). 

• Awarded Cancer Research UK PhD Studentship (worth GBP 35000-40000 per annum) (2008-2012). 

• Awarded International Student Scholarship by Physiology Department, University of Liverpool (GBP 5000 per annum) (2008-2012). 

• Did PhD research in a lab that has wide network of collaboration, including academic researchers and industrial researchers (2008-2012). 

• Attended multiple international scientific conferences and networked with scientists from various disciplines (2009-2012). 

• Represented University of Liverpool to participate in Youth Entrepreneur Scheme Biotechnology Competition, and was exposed to the interface of science and commerce (2011). 

• Worked in a Japanese Intellectual Property firm (SHUSAKU YAMAMOTO) as a Biotech Patent Specialist and became the team leader for the Biotech team (2013-2017).   

• Currently enrolled in LLB Law, University of London International Programmes, which is a distance learning programme and completed year 1 subjects.

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I hope to share...

• How to maximize the learning experience as an undergraduate. 

• How to prepare for PhD applications. 

• How to succeed in PhD research. 

• Exploring job opportunities beyond academic and research field. 

• The commercial aspect of scientific research. 

• Intellectual property related knowledge. 

• Career planning.

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I'm looking for mentees that are...

• Self-dedicated

• Keen learner

• Proactive

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other details

http://www.shupat.gr.jp/career/62.html 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jia-lih-wong-6a584260/

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