About Zi Jian Lau

I am a first-generation university student with an oncology degree and a bioengineering background. I am passionate about translational medicine, patient and public involvement, medical education and quality-of-life research. I have a strong research interest in exploring drug delivery methodologies to reduce treatment toxicity and increase the efficacy of anti-cancer therapeutics, namely through nanoparticles and micro-bubbles. With my research, I aim to improve cancer patients' quality of life, allowing them to make informed decisions about their goals and expectations. Recent research includes quantifying NONOate efficacy in bacterial biofilms and identifying novel synthetic lethalities in chemoresistant tumours via CRISPR-Cas9 screens.

I am an incoming Graduate Entry Medicine student at Magdalen College, University of Oxford.

I am a/an:

Undergraduate Leadership & Research Scholar

University

University College London University of Oxford

Laidlaw Cohort Year

2020

Area of Expertise

Biomedical Sciences Medicine

I am from:

Singapore

I speak:

English Mandarin

My hobbies/interests are:

Chess Martial Arts Music

I am open to participating in mentoring/buddy programmes

Yes

Intro Content

Maggie's Psychology Review

A short literature I provided for Maggie's on grief, bereavement, psychological unmet needs, therapeutic approaches, current methods to gain support and Maggie's value in the NHS.

Developing Ultrasound-Responsive Microbubble for Treating Topical C. Auris Biofilm Infections

Zi Jian Lau

Sep 29, 2021

Laidlaw Leadership in Action (LiA): Maggie's

A short report and blog post of my LiA with Maggie's Centre in West London and at the London Office. During my time at Maggie's, I contributed by providing feedback, literature and academic support, databases and insights on ways to support individuals with cancer and their families or friends.

Zi Jian Lau

Jul 29, 2022