Biography
Yunyi Ru is a 2nd year master’s student in the Molecular Microbiology and Immunology department of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Yunyi currently works as a graduate student researcher at The Pekosz Lab on virology, and a research assistant at R3ISE Center on responsive science communication.
Education
Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD
ScM in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology | August 2023 - May 2025
Duke Kunshan University/Duke University | Kunshan, China/Durham, NC
B.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology (Dual Degree) | August 2019 - May 2023
Experience
Research
The Pekosz Lab, Johns Hopkins University | Graduate Student Researcher | October 2023 - Present
- Isolated and characterized lab-adapted and circulating respiratory syncytial virus using various molecular biology and genetics methods.
The Lin Lab, Duke Kunshan University | Undergraduate Student Researcher | October 2021 - May 2023
- Monitored and analyzed changes in antibiotic resistance gene prevalence in a local shallow lake over the year.
iGEM Competition 2022, Duke Kunshan University | Team Leader | December 2021 - October 2022
- Designed an engineered bacteria strain by molecular cloning and protein expression.
Global Health Resource Center, Duke Kunshan University | Undergraduate Student Researcher | August 2020 - December 2020
- Conducted surveys and interviews to assess the current situation of chronic disease management and control in 4 local communities.
Others
R3ISE Center, Johns Hopkins University | Research Assistant | October 2023 - Present
- Initiated the ‘R3 Read Today’ project by selecting and presenting content on important topics related to responsible scientific practices for science communication on X and Instagram.
Academic Resource Center, Duke Kunshan University | Teaching Assistant | October 2021 - December 2021
HOB Biotech Group Suzhou Co., Ltd | R&D Intern | July 2021 - August 2021
Intramural Global Health Case Competition, Duke Kunshan University | Team Leader | March 2021
Crystal Pharmatech Co., Ltd | R&D Intern | May 2020 - June 2020
Resume
Fun Fact
Yunyi is a fan of alt/indie music and enjoys playing the electric guitar in her free time.
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