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Freelance Scientific Writer/Communicator | Newsletter Writer, specialised in drug discovery and health science

Profile Summary

Currently based in Kyoto (Japan) | From Hanoi (Vietnam) Proficient in English and Vietnamese Previous/Current projects: - Applications of bacteriophages in treatments for acne vulgaris, post-surgical infections (Kyoto Institute of Technology) - Identification of genetic disorders, such as retinoblastoma, alpha/beta thalassemia, hemophilia, Brugada, Parkinson, etc. (Hanoi Medical University) - Structural investigation of human lysosomal enzyme (α-glucosidase GAA) in complex with novel sugars (Aix-Marseille University) - Identification and characterisation of novel natural compounds from sea sponges (MCAM, Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle & Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology) Experience & Skills: - Wet labs (specialised working in chemical, microbiology, and molecular biology labs) - Genome sequencing | Data analysis (specialised in short-read, Sanger data) - Scientific writing/communicating | Facts checking | Proofreading | Project presentation With diverse experiences in various scientific domains, I am seeking to refine my skills across different aspects of the drug development process. Throughout the projects, I have developed proficient skills in scientific communication and presentation. Having worked in other countries and cultures, I am familiar with different professional etiquette. I also enjoy conveying complex scientific ideas in concise and transparent ways, such as in bite-sized pieces or newsletters for people without a scientific background. I am looking forward to working on projects in Drug discovery, Healthcare Services/Products, and Pharmaceuticals.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Microbiology
• ☆ Microbiological Assays
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Genetics
• ☆ Molecular Evolution
• ☆ PCR
• ☆ Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
• ☆ DNA Sequencing
• ☆ Genome Sequencing
• ☆ Clinical Microbiology
• ☆ Biological Taxonomy/Classification
• ☆ Health Education

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting

Writing Technical Writing, Creative Writing, Newswriting, General Proofreading & Editing, Translation

Research Fact Checking, Gray Literature Search, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Work Experience

PhD student

Kyoto Institute of Technology

September 2022 - Present

Research Staff

Hanoi Medical University

October 2020 - Present

Education

PhD

Kyoto Institute of Technology - Japan

October 2022 - Present

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Dao Nguyen Ha Linh, Nguyen Van Huy, Phuoc‐Dung Nguyen, Phuong Le Thi, Hoang Anh Tuan, Trong Van Nguyen, Thu Ha Tran, Hai Anh Tran, Thanh Dat Ta, Tuan L. A. Pham, et al. (2023). Mutation spectrum of retinoblastoma patients in Vietnam . Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine.

Phuoc-Dung Nguyen, Vu Viet Ha Vuong, J Francis Borgio, Thinh Huy Tran, Nha Nguyen Thi, Phuong Le Thi, Dang Thi Minh Nguyet, Manh-Ha Nguyen, The-Hung Bui, Thanh Van Ta, et al. (2022). Feasibility of combining short tandem repeats (STRs) haplotyping with preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) in screening for beta thalassemia . PLOS ONE.