HO Thi Quynh Mai

HO Thi Quynh Mai

PhD Candidate in Biomedical Sciences

I am a PhD student at the City University of Hong Kong specializing in stem cells and hair regeneration. With a background in Medical Science and expertise in electrophysiology, I focus on solving complex scientific challenges through innovation in the biomedical field.

About Me

I am HO Thi Quynh Mai, a PhD student in Biomedical Sciences at the City University of Hong Kong. My academic journey began with an Engineering degree from Danang Technology University, followed by a Master’s in Medical Science from the University of Ulsan College of Medicine in Korea.

My professional expertise spans across regenerative medicine and electrophysiology. I have extensive experience in 3D organoid transplantation, flow cytometry, and patch clamp techniques. I excel in solving complex scientific challenges by combining rigorous lab methodologies with modern applications like Artificial Intelligence.

Research Interests

I am deeply passionate about hair regeneration and the therapeutic potential of stem cells. My current work involves bioengineering human hair follicles from hiPSC-derived cells and exploring the effects of conditioned medium on chemotherapy-induced alopecia.

Professional Strengths & Goals

Driven by strong focus and effective time management, I am committed to presenting research findings with clarity and precision. My goal is to contribute to the global scientific community as a dedicated scientist, driving innovation that translates into real-world biomedical solutions.

Technical Skills

Cellular & Molecular Biology

Flow Cytometry
Flow Cytometry
Cell Sorting
Cell Sorting
3D Organoids
3D Organoids

Physiological Techniques

Patch Clamp
Patch Clamp
Electrophysiology
Electrophysiology
Immunostaining
Immunostaining

In Vivo & Bio-Imaging

IVIS Imaging
IVIS Imaging
Exosome Analysis
Exosome Analysis
Animal Cell Culture
Animal Cell Culture

Analytical & Digital Tools

AI Applications
AI Applications
Data Analysis
Data Analysis
Manuscript Prep
Manuscript Prep

Education

City University of Hong Kong

2020 – 2025

PhD in Biomedical Sciences

University of Ulsan, College of Medicine, Korea

2017 – 2019

Master in Medical Science

Danang Technology University

2006 – 2011

Engineering Degree

Experience

City University of Hong Kong

PhD Student in Biomedical Sciences

City University of Hong Kong

2020 – 2025

Focusing on hair regeneration and 3D organoids. Specialized in ex vivo and in vivo studies, immunostaining, exosome analysis, and organoid transplantation.

Stem Cells3D OrganoidsCell SortingFlow CytometryIVIS ImagingAI Applications
Physiology Laboratory, ASAN Medical Center, Korea

Master's Stucomdent and Research Assistant

Physiology Laboratory, ASAN Medical Center, Korea

2017 – 2019

Conducted research on cardiomyocytes and mitochondria using advanced electrophysiology techniques.

ElectrophysiologyPatch ClampMicro-spectrofluorometricAnimal Handling
Pharmaceutical Faculty, Duy Tan University, Vietnam

Lab Technician

Pharmaceutical Faculty, Duy Tan University, Vietnam

2014 – 2016

Served as a Lab Technician within the Pharmaceutical Faculty.

Laboratory ManagementPharmaceutical Research
Binh Dinh Department for Preventive Health Service, Vietnam

Public Health Employee

Binh Dinh Department for Preventive Health Service, Vietnam

2012 – 2013

Worked for the Vietnam Ministry of Health in the Department for Preventive Health Service.

Preventive HealthPublic Health Services
Hue Environmental Resources and Biological Technology Institute

Research Intern

Hue Environmental Resources and Biological Technology Institute

2010 – 2011

Conducted research on the gene transfer of LTB into Pennywort using micro projectile technology.

Gene TransferMicro Projectile TechnologyLTB Research

Research Publications

Bioengineering of Human Hair Follicles

Bioengineering of Human Hair Follicles

Developed a scalable and rapid method for bioengineering human hair follicles from hiPSC-derived cells. Under review at Nature Biomedical Engineering.

hiPSCBioengineeringStem Cells3D Organoids
Therapeutic Effects for Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia

Therapeutic Effects for Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia

Investigated the therapeutic effects of conditioned medium derived from human iPSC-derived dermal papilla cells for treating chemotherapy-induced alopecia.

Dermal Papilla CellsiPSCAlopecia TreatmentConditioned Medium
Characteristics of Substrate-Free Mitochondria

Characteristics of Substrate-Free Mitochondria

Research exploration into the physiological behaviors and unique characteristics of substrate-free mitochondria. Published in the FASEB Journal.

MitochondriaCell PhysiologyFASEB Journal
Novel NAD+ Correction Method for Ca²⁺ Measurement

Novel NAD+ Correction Method for Ca²⁺ Measurement

A novel nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide correction method for intracellular calcium measurement using Fura-2 analog in live cells. Published in JoVE.

Intracellular Ca²⁺Fura-2 AnalogLive Cell ImagingJoVE