Matthew Kang
Auckland,Northcote
Summary
Passionate biological scientist with expertise in cell biology with a focus on extracellular vesicles. Strong oncological, reproductive, and pharmacological background. Exceptional laboratory research skills with thorough study design and execution. Excellent scientific communication skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator
North Shore Hospital, Anaesthetic Department
2022.06 - Current
- Clinical research/trial start-up and maintenance.
- Uphold compliance with study protocols and documentation of all study-related processes.
- Preparation of documents for regulatory bodies, including human research ethics acquisition and locality approvals.
- Attention to patient safety and prompt reporting of adverse events.
- Develop and maintain trusting relationships with key stakeholders for successful clinical trial maintenance and to allow future collaboration.
- Management of multiple clinical research.
- Collection, analyses, and manuscript preparation of clinical research data.
Research Technician
University Of Auckland
2015.04 - 2017.04
- Broad range of experimental techniques for wet lab-based science.
- Thorough data collection, analysis, and presentation of results.
- Literature reviews to aid experimental design and establish research relevance.
- Designated lab person (DLP) for procurement of laboratory consumables.
- Management of essential lab equipment.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Pharmacology
University of Auckland
AucklandMaster of Science - Pharmacology in Cancer Research
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZPh.D. - Obstetrics And Gynaecology
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZSkills
- Cell Culture Techniques
- Western Blotting
- Transfection Methods and Gene Expression Analysis
- PCR (conventional, digital droplet, qPCR, long-range)
- Next Generation Sequencing (whole exome sequencing)
- Data Analysis and proficient scientific communication skills
Basic research:
- Documentation Requirements
- Good Clinical Practices
- Clinical Data Management
- Study Design
- Transparent coordination with stakeholders
Clinical Research:
Accomplishments
Kang, M., et al., Biodistribution of extracellular vesicles following administration into animals: A systematic review. Journal of Extracellular Vesicles, 2021. 10(8): p. e12085.
Kang, M., et al., The biodistribution of placental and fetal extracellular vesicles during pregnancy following placentation.Clinical Science, 2023. 137(5):385-399.
Kang, M., et al. Placental extracellular vesicles can be loaded with plasmid DNA. Molecular Pharmacology. 2023. 20(4):1898-1913.
Liu, H., et al., Estimation of the burden of human placental micro- and nano-vesicles extruded into the maternal blood from 8 to 12 weeks of gestation. Placenta, 2018. 72-73: p. 41-47.
Su, C., et al., Placental extracellular vesicles retain biological activity after short-term storage (14 days) at 4°C or room temperature. Placenta. 2021. 115:115-120
Xiao, X., et al., Upregulation of pannexin-1 hemichannels explains the apparent death of the syncytiotrophoblast during human placental explant culture. Placenta. 2020. 94:1-12.
Zhang, Y., et al. The autocrine role of placental extracellular vesicles from missed miscarriage in causing senescence: possible pathogenesis of missed miscarriage. Cells. 2022. 11(23):3873.
Zhang, Y., et al. Exporting proteins associated with senescence repair via extracellular vesicles may be associated with early pregnancy loss. Cells. 2022. 11(18):2772.
Tasma, Z., et al. Production of extracellular vesicles from equine embryo-derived mesenchymal stromal cells. Reproduction. 2022.164(4):143-154.
Lau, S., et al. Studying exogenous extracellular vesicle biodistribution by in vivo fluorescence microscopy. Disease Models & Mechanisms. 2023. 6(8):dmm050074.
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator
North Shore Hospital, Anaesthetic Department
2022.06 - Current
Research Technician
University Of Auckland
2015.04 - 2017.04
Post Graduate Diploma - Pharmacology
University of Auckland
Master of Science - Pharmacology in Cancer Research
University of Auckland
Ph.D. - Obstetrics And Gynaecology
University of Auckland
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