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Graduate Research Assistant

AUG 2011 - JUNE 2016

Iowa State University (GPA: 3.7/4) − Thesis project: Evaluating the Bioefficacy of the Beta-Carotene in Biofortified Sorghum Using a Gerbil Model (collaboration with the Howard G. Buffett Foundation and DuPont Pioneer). − Conducted human clinical trials to test the provitamin A value of biofortified banana (Super Banana) for the Gates Foundation and HarvestPlus. − Screened more than 100 varieties of biofortified crops (sorghum, maize, and banana) for their complete carotenoid profiles using HPLC-DAD, HPLC-ECD, and LC-MS/MS. − Evaluated extraction protocols for quantifying hepatic vitamin A stores in animal models; prepared SOP documents for analytical methods. − Studied the molecular regulation of the beta-carotene oxygenase 1 (BCO1) enzyme. Graduate Research Assistant SEP 2008 - JUNE 2011 China Agricultural University − Thesis project: Intervention Effects and Mechanisms of White Radish Extract in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. − Developed a pilot-scale processing for extracting isothiocyanates from white radishes; identified and quantified isothiocyanates in 8 species of radishes using a novel GC-MS method. − Evaluated the functions and the bioavailability of white radish sourced 4-methylthiobutyl isothiocyanate using a rat model (findings were reported by Beijing Television). − Evaluated the anti-oxidant activity (using FRAP and DPPH assays) of 3 species of plums. Research & Development Intern/Technical Project Leader MAR 2009 - SEP 2009 Mars Foods (China) Co., Ltd. − Technical project leader for 3 Skittles® packaging innovation projects. − Participated in the system merging of Mars Food China and Wrigley China by working closely with more than 20 senior staff members from both companies. − Compiled and modified product specifications (SPECs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Undergraduate Research Assistant SEP 2006 - MAY 2008 South China University of Technology − Senior Thesis project: Process Development of Utilizing Immobilized Pectase to Extract Lycopene from Tomato. OCT 2016 - Present − AOAC Expert Review Panel members for Protein ID (primary reviewer); Lutein (secondary reviewer); Proanthocyanidins in Cranberries (secondary reviewer); Tumeric; Kratom; Folin-C; Free Amino Acids; SAMe; vitamin B12. Peer reviewer for 34 journal manuscripts: JUN 2016 - Present − Food Chemistry (2); Food Research International (9); Journal of AOAC International (3); Journal of Food Biochemistry (20) Peer reviewer for 32 conference abstracts: JAN 2017 – Present REVIEWER EXPERIENCE Member of 16 AOAC Official Method of Analysis (OMA) Expert Review Panels:

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