Meijuan "Selina" Sun
About Meijuan "Selina" Sun
Meijuan 'Selina' Sun is a Scientist I at Tessera Therapeutics in Boston, Massachusetts, with a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Tulane University. She has extensive experience in CRISPR technology and computational analysis, along with a strong commitment to advancing medicine through scientific research.
Work at Tessera Therapeutics
Meijuan Sun currently holds the position of Scientist I at Tessera Therapeutics, where she has been employed since 2022. In this role, she engages in research focused on innovative genetic technologies. Tessera Therapeutics specializes in developing therapies that utilize gene editing techniques, aligning with her expertise in CRISPR-mediated genomic editing.
Previous Experience at Tulane University
Before joining Tessera Therapeutics, Meijuan Sun worked at Tulane University for five years as a Graduate Research Assistant and for two years as a Graduate Teaching Assistant. During her time in New Orleans, Louisiana, she contributed to various research projects and supported the educational development of undergraduate students, enhancing her skills in communication and presentation.
Educational Background
Meijuan Sun earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Tulane University School of Medicine, completing her studies from 2017 to 2022. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Nanjing Agricultural University between 2013 and 2017. She also studied Biology at the University of California, Davis for 11 months in 2015.
Research and Technical Skills
Meijuan Sun possesses extensive experience in CRISPR-mediated genomic editing, a significant area of genetic research. She has developed strong computational analytical skills, including proficiency in next-generation sequencing (NGS) analysis techniques such as Amplicon, Whole Exome Sequencing (WES), Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS), and RNA sequencing. Her technical skills are complemented by experience in HPC cloud computing, bash scripting, and R programming.
Internship Experience
In 2016, Meijuan Sun completed a summer internship at the Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences. This experience provided her with practical exposure to research methodologies and enhanced her understanding of biochemical processes in a laboratory setting.