TIANJING (T.J.) HU

Phone: 908-7208511

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven leadership skills in training and supervising groups. Strong skills in
working effectively as a member of a team.
- Excellent track record of independently designing and completing diverse
research projects. 
- Broad knowledge on cell biology, molecular biology, microbiology, cancer
biology, neurobiology and the associated techniques. Current training in
experiment design, biostatistics and clinical trial design. 
- Understanding of the current field of medicine and research. Genuine
enthusiasm about medical advancements and technical innovations.
- Excellent communication skills to scientists or non-technical individuals
through writing and presentation. 
- Ability to research and learn new subjects efficiently. Flexibility in
adapting to new situations. Strong skills in analysis and problem solving. 
 
EDUCATION
- Rutgers University, Ph. D., Neuroscience, October 2007
Thesis: Regulation of Process Retraction and Cell Migration by EphA3 is mediated
by the Adaptor Protein Nck1. Advisor: Dr. Renping Zhou

- Nankai University, B. S., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, July 1999

EXPERIENCE 
- Research Scientist, Lab for Cancer Research, Rutgers University, 2007-present
* Invent and apply multiple assays to test hypotheses of protein-protein
interaction and signaling pathway.
* Test the effect of small molecule drugs on the growth of cancer cells and
neurons. 
* Engineer desired genes into virus and bacteria DNA, using cloning techniques.
* Produce and maintain a wide variety of cell cultures, including neural
cultures, for assays and protein extraction.
* Advise colleagues on experiment design, data analysis and lab techniques. 
* Train and supervise undergraduates and rotation students in research.
* Give presentations on research results at lab meetings and seminars.

- Doctoral student, Lab of Dr. Renping Zhou, Rutgers University, 2000-2007
* Completed genome-wide search. Identified proteins that play key role in the
development of the central nervous system. 
* Quantitatively analyzed the effect of protein phosphorylation on cell mobility
and morphology.
* Confirmed the interaction of key proteins. Identified the binding sites using
protein analysis and immunohistochemistry. 
* Researched and adapted cell-based assays to test hypotheses about cellular
mechanisms of receptor tyrosine kinases.
* Wrote a large body of lab protocols, research reports and manuscripts. 
* Contributed to collaborative projects as a vital part of a research team.

- Teaching Assistant, Dept. of Chemical Biology, Rutgers University, 2004-2007
* Courses: Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Pharmaceutical
Biotechnology
* Responsibilities: Prepared course material and exams. Posted handouts on the
class website. Provided classroom support. Held office hour regularly.

- Lab Instructor, Dept. of Microbiology, Rutgers University, 2003-2004
* Course: Microbiology Lab for Health Sciences. 
* Responsibilities: Organized weekly coordination meetings to discuss labs and
plan experiments. Demonstrated and instructed on health related microbiology
techniques to 20 students two times every week. Supervised their progress during
3-hour classes. Designed exams and lab practical questions. Provided advice on
independent study projects.

PUBLICATIONS
- Regulation of Cell Migration by EphA3 is mediated by Adaptor Protein Nck-1, Hu
T. J, Shi G., Mayer B., Zhou R., Under Review

- SH2/SH3 Adaptor Protein Nck-1 Interacts with EphA3 receptor. Hu T.J., Shi G.,
Hu W., Zhou R., Abstract presented at the 2004 Axon Guidance meeting in Cold
Spring Harbor Lab, NY 

- Mistargeting Hippocampal Axons by Expression of a Truncated Eph Receptor. Yue
Y., Chen Z.Y., Gale N.W., Blair-Flynn J., Hu T. J., Yue X., Cooper M., Crockett
D.P., Yancopoculos G.D., Tessarollo L., Zhou R. ,PNAS, August 6, 2002 vol. 99,
p10777-10782

SKILLS 
- Mastery of advanced lab techniques including yeast two-hybrid screen, western
blotting, immunoprecipitation, immunostaining, 1 way and 2 way electrophoresis,
kinase assay, cell culture, cell banking, cell transfection, tissue sectioning,
DNA cloning, PCR, siRNA application, virus production, growth cone collapse
assay, migration assay, fluorescent microscopy and more. 
- Skills in using SAS and EXCEL for statistical analysis. 
- Proficiency in using Photoshop and image softwares.