I have pursued a solid academic foundation that has equipped me with the knowledge and skills necessary for my professional journey. Below is a summary of my educational background and relevant courses that have contributed to my expertise.

Academic Background

Education

  • Duke Kunshan University, Kunshan, Jiangsu, China

    • Bachelor of Science in Global Health; Biology Track, Class of 2024

    • Relevant Coursework: Calculus, Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, Introduction to Computer Science

  • Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, the United States

    • Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies; Global Health; Biology

    • Relevant Coursework: Data Analysis and Statistical Inference, Global Health Data Science

Professional Experience

  • AstraZeneca, Medical Representative Intern

    • Conducted market research to identify 200+ healthcare professionals and institutions as target customers

    • Assisted medical professionals in a series of forums about hypertension control to promote health care education and increase brand visibility

    • Collaborated with the sales team to track the effects of medicine, providing crucial data for sales strategies

Publication

  • Semin Kim, Yixi Cheng, Zhenkun Fang, Zhongqi Qiu, Weidong Yu, Aysun Yilmaz, Huseyin Yilmaz, Sajid Umar. Molecular Epidemiology and Phylogenetic Analysis of Feline Calicivirus in Kunshan, China. Virology Journal. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12985-024-02319-9

  • Sajid Umar, Di Gao, Semin Kim, Yixi Cheng, Zhenkun Fang, Qiu Zhongqi, Weidong Yu. Molecular Characterization of Canine Parvovirus Type 2 (CPV2) Reveals High Prevalence of CPV2c genotype Among Dogs Suffering from Diarrhea. Animal Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1186/s44149-023-00107-6

Skills and Expertise

  • Programming Languages: R, Python, SAS

  • Data Visualization: ggplot2, matplotlib

  • Web Development: HTML, CSS, blogdown/Hugo