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Erich Van Hechanova

Guildford

Summary

Driven and inquisitive individual with keen interest in scientific research and strong analytical abilities. Proficient in laboratory techniques and data analysis, coupled with excellent problem-solving skills. Ready to contribute to innovative projects and deliver impactful results in a technical role. Experienced in scientific research with focus on laboratory techniques and data analysis. Capable of conducting experiments, maintaining equipment, and documenting results accurately. Specialises in ensuring compliance with safety protocols and improving research processes through innovative solutions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Technician

SWT Institute For Renal Research
London
03.2025 - 07.2025
  • Designed and conducted in vitro experiments to assess the impact of Mineralocorticoid Receptor (MR) antagonists on arterial endothelial cell function.
  • Cultured and maintained primary human arterial endothelial cells under controlled laboratory conditions.
  • Performed molecular biology techniques, including Western blotting and immunofluorescence, to analyse protein expression related to MR signaling pathways.

Research Technician

Imperial College London
London
12.2023 - 08.2024
  • Home Office Licence Holder (Modules A-C)
  • Responsible for in vivo experiments which include lung function test
  • Conducting cytokine assays (ELISA), histological analysis, immunohistochemistry and microscopy (PCLS)
  • Competence in molecular biology and/or biochemistry methods, such as magnetic bead-based procedures, capillary/agarose gel electrophoresis, qPCR and DNA/RNA extraction

Postgraduate Teaching Associate / PhD student

University of Exeter
Exeter
09.2021 - 09.2023
  • Experienced in using flow cytometers for analysing cell populations, including preparing and processing samples, cell staining protocols and compensation for spectral overlap
  • Utilised software (e.g., FCS Express, FlowJo) for data analysis and visualisation
  • Performed reverse transcription quantitative PCR to assess gene expression levels, including primer design, cDNA synthesis, and running assays using appropriate thermocyclers
  • Proficient in various molecular cloning and genetic engineering techniques (i.e CRISPR) and knowledgeable in designing CRISPR guide RNAs for targeted gene editing to assess gene knockouts or knock-ins when analysing resulting phenotypic changes in iPSC
  • Facilitating the first year Neuroscience, third year Physiology and Animal Developmental Biology modules

Scientist

SRG-Synergy-Cignpost Diagnostics Ltd.
Guildford
10.2020 - 02.2021
  • SARS-CoV-2 screening laboratory handling biological samples
  • Organisation of sample receipt and processing, collating and reporting results for clients using LIMS system

Scientific Officer 2

Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute
Manchester
05.2018 - 02.2019
  • To conduct in vivo research in the Preclinical Pharmacology team within Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology, whilst working on a collaborative project with AstraZeneca, with a focus on identifying favourable drug combinations for the treatment of small cell lung cancer
  • Home Office Licence Holder (PIL A-C)
  • Perform in vivo work; including implanting cells for xenograft studies or patient tumour tissue for PDX studies, drug administration, tumour monitoring, assisting surgical procedures and performing clinical observations

Education

Masters of Research - Translational Medicine (Merit 67%)

Imperial College London
London, UK

Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biomedical Science (2:1 69%)

University of Surrey
Guildford, UK

Skills

  • Cellular and Molecular Biology (ie (a) DNA and RNA isolation, (b) Plasmid Construction (c) Molecular Cloning, (d) RT-qPCR, (e) Restriction Enzyme DNA Analysis, (f) and (g) Mammalian Cell Culture (Cancer Cell lines and iPSC))
  • Genetics (ie (a) CRISPR/Cas9, (b) Surveyor Assay)
  • Histology (ie (a) Immunofluorescence, (b) H & E staining, (c) Microtome sectioning, staining and (d) PCLS)
  • Immunology ((a) Cytotoxicity assays (MTS & SRB assays), Proliferation assay (ATP), (c) ELISA and (d) Haemagglutination and Bacteriophage propagation assays, Flow Cytometry (FACS))
  • Home Office Lincese Holder (PIL) Animal Models (ie (a) Mouse and primate handling, (b) IP, IM, SC IV , PO and Saphenous injections and (c) Genotyping)
  • Computing (ie Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint Statistical Program-PRISM Adobe Photoshop ImageJ, Benchling, Programming Language (R))
  • Experiment designing
  • Laboratory management
  • LIMS proficiency
  • Scientific communication
  • Clinical trials conducting
  • LIMS proficiency
  • Scientific communication
  • Clinical trials conducting
  • Spectroscopy techniques

Accomplishments

Academic Awards:

  • University of Surrey (UniS) Scholarship
  • Surrey Top Achiever (STARS)
  • Excellence in Youth Science Leadership Award
  • President of UniS Medical Society
  • Research Scholarship

Publications:

  • Kaliszczak, M., Hechanova, E., Aboagye, E. et al., (2018). The HDAC6 inhibitor C1A modulates autophagy substrates in diverse cancer cells and induces cell death. British Journal of Cancer.
  • Definition of Normal Ophthalmic Measures in the African Green Monkey (co-author on abstract for ARVO)

Timeline

Research Technician

SWT Institute For Renal Research
03.2025 - 07.2025

Research Technician

Imperial College London
12.2023 - 08.2024

Postgraduate Teaching Associate / PhD student

University of Exeter
09.2021 - 09.2023

Scientist

SRG-Synergy-Cignpost Diagnostics Ltd.
10.2020 - 02.2021

Scientific Officer 2

Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute
05.2018 - 02.2019

Masters of Research - Translational Medicine (Merit 67%)

Imperial College London

Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biomedical Science (2:1 69%)

University of Surrey

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