San Francisco, California, United States
PhD in Biomedical Sciences with an emphasis on reproductive and developmental tissue biology. I've studied how events in utero affect reproductive health and lifespan; bone remodeling and mechanobiology; and the common mechanisms underlying aging and cancer. Experienced researcher in biomedical science with an interest in translating scientific knowledge to smart policy/strategy through data-driven, scientifically rigorous decision-making. Selected publications: Nguyen DH, Laird DJ. Selecting winners and losers in germ cell development. Nature Cell Death and Differentiation. 2021 (under review) Nguyen DH, Soygur B, Peng SP, Malki S, Hu G, Laird DJ. Apoptosis in the fetal testis eliminates developmentally defective germ cell clones. Nature Cell Biology. 2020 Nguyen DH, Jaszczak RG, Laird DJ. Heterogeneity of primordial germ cells. Current Topics Developmental Biology. 2019
Postdoctoral researcher in the laboratory of Dr. Diana Laird
Graduate research in the laboratory of Dr. Diana Laird studying both short-term and long-term effects of embryonic development for reproductive health. Thesis projects include: - The role of apoptosis in improving germ cell and gamete quality - Lineage tracing of germ cells over the course of embryonic development In addition to directing a focused research program, I also: - Trained and mentored high school and college interns - Presented research at numerous professional and academic conferences as well as to the general public and donors - Interfaced with public science educators at the San Francisco Exploratorium to showcase my lab's scientific research - Developed a lab resource for statistical analysis and sequencing data
Helped direct core curriculum in anatomy for students in pharmaceutical sciences Worked with lecturers to organize materials and topics of discussion Designed and conducted lectures and review sessions
Research associate with Dr. Tamara Alliston in the department of Orthopaedic Surgery Projects of study: Mechanical load and bone development, TGF-beta signaling Presented research at Orthopaedic Research Society conferences