Jane Chung Hsin Hsu
About Jane Chung Hsin Hsu
Jane Chung Hsin Hsu is a Therapeutics Scientist I at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, specializing in target engagement cell-based assays for immuno-oncology and neuroscience. She holds degrees in Veterinary Medicine and has extensive experience in assay development, cell line creation, and various techniques in pharmacology and neuroscience.
Work at Broad Institute
Jane Chung Hsin Hsu has been employed as a Therapeutics Scientist I at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2020. In this role, she develops target engagement cell-based assays specifically for Immuno-oncology and Neuroscience projects. Her work involves collaborating with scientists from diverse backgrounds to advance scientific projects and enhance research outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Jane Hsu holds a B.V.M. in Veterinary Medicine from National Taiwan University, where she studied from 1985 to 1990. She furthered her education at Iowa State University, earning an M.S. in Immunobiology and Microbiology from 1992 to 1996 and completing her Ph.D. studies in Neuroscience, Physiology, and Pharmacology from 1997 to 2000. Her expertise includes developing dual luciferase and NanoBRET assays, as well as creating cell lines from kidney disease patient-derived kidney cells.
Background
Before joining the Broad Institute, Jane Hsu worked as a Lab Manager at Boston University from 2008 to 2012. Her background includes a strong foundation in gene cloning, mutagenesis, and reporter plasmid construction. She is also skilled in differentiating kidney organoids from iPSC culture and proficient in flow cytometry for various cell biology applications.
Research Techniques and Skills
Jane Hsu employs a variety of advanced research techniques in her work. She conducts brain and spinal cord dissections and neuron dissociation for neuroscience research. Additionally, she utilizes patch-clamping and calcium imaging techniques in pharmacology and neuroscience studies. Her skills enable her to contribute effectively to the development of innovative assays and research methodologies.
Collaboration and Mentorship
Jane Hsu is passionate about sharing her knowledge of assay design and execution with early career colleagues. She enjoys collaborating with scientists from various disciplines, fostering an environment of learning and innovation in scientific research. Her commitment to mentorship supports the growth of emerging scientists in the field.