Aesoon Bensen

Background

About Aesoon Bensen

DRIVEN and CREATIVE are terms frequently used to describe my abilities. As a high-level female scientist, I am known for my success in cancer research, neurobiology, and immunology. SELECTED STRENGTHS HIghly skilled in planning and executing complex research projects and developing new protocols. Demonstrated expertise spans molecular biology, histopathology, tissue culture, advanced imaging techniques, and statistical and data analysis. Respected leader with a focus on training and mentoring graduate students, post-docs, and staff on SOPs and data oversight. Known as the go to person on experimental protocols, experimental questions, troubleshooting scientific problems, and identifying new scientific ideas. SCIENTIFIC & ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT Led an independent study that could serve as an early-stage cancer biomarker (from grant proposal to experimental design/data interpretation to writing results). Recognized as a productive and results-driven scientist with 13 published works. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Laboratory Operations Oversight; Team Leadership; Experimental Designs; In Vitro Cell-Based Functional Assays; Biochemical Methods; Maintaining Multiple Cell Lines; Radioligand Binding Assays; Pharmacology Assays; Disease Model Studies; Aseptic Techniques; Data Analysis, Quantification & Interpretation; SOP Development; Optimizing & Validating Protocols; Reproducible Data; Staff Training; GraphPad Prism, Microsoft Suite; Verbal, Written & Interpersonal Communication Skills TESTIMONIAL “AeSoon is an amazing scientist and high-level leader who will be missed for her expertise diverse skill sets, ability to think scientifically, and range in using scientific methods, tools, and techniques to get end results. She has the ability to think critically, ask the right questions, and troubleshoot scientific problems. AeSoon is exceptional when it comes to coming up with new scientific ideas.” – Senior Researcher, Oregon Health & Sciences University