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San Francisco, Ca, Us

Sacramento, California, United States

Santa Clara, California

• Presented over 100 public performances• 1st place Naadanritya Competition 2012, 2nd place OSAAT Competition 2009• Rangpravesh solo debut performance 2010 - highlighting dances celebrating Krishna

San Francisco Bay Area

Dr. Yadong Huang Lab-Discovered microglia and apoE4 promote Alzheimer’s Disease pathogenesis using innovative human-mouse chimeric disease modeling-Contributed to 12 publications/manuscripts, including research articles, review papers, and article previews-Presented original research at 3+ venues, including the Bay Area Alzheimer’s Disease Research Symposium 2023-Won National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (Sept 2019-Sept 2022)

San Francisco, California, United States

-Spearheaded and ran 50+ science policy events/projects, including a CRISPR therapies documentary film screening, Civic Engagement for Scientsts series, Twitter for Scientists workshop, and the largest U.S. student-run Science Ethics & Policy Symposium-Trained over 200+ scientists in science communication (e.g. policy memos, op-eds, and evidence-based policy pitches)-Established sustainable infrastructure for communication and partnerships with UCSF departments/organizations and external partners (e.g. National Science Policy Network, Research!America, and AAAS)-Managed 700+ person mailing list and social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)-Secured grants, awards, and corporate sponsorships totaling >$80k for science policy initiatives-Led COVID-19 mutual aid project to manufacture and donate over 60,000 bottles of hand sanitizer to vulnerable populations, including jails/prisons and low-income neighborhoods and communities of color

-Supervised 6 committees (40+ people) to organize professional development events and workshops for Gladstone Institutes graduate students-Implemented virtual-friendly infrastructure for Gladstone GO events during the pandemic-Managed a total annual budget of over $15,000

Berkeley, California, United States

-Served as President, Media Relations Officer, and Senior Advisor of Cal SSSCR-Pioneered Berkeley’s first four annual stem cell symposia “Culturing a Stem Cell Community”—largest student-run U.S. stem cell conference (150+ attendees)-Partnered with California Institute for Regenerative Medicine to develop and present stem cell education presentations to low-income Oakland high schools-Invited speaker at World Stem Cell Summit 2016: “Engaging Student Involvement in Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine”-Raised ~$2,000 in corporate sponsorships per year for SSSCR conferences and events

-Selected and edited high-quality articles submitted from U.S. and international universities-Established infrastructure to publish and distribut first print edition of journal

-Created and taught MCB 198 on molecular mechanisms of human cancer for non-scientists-Curriculum featured latest research findings on molecular causes of cancer, cancer stem cells, new therapeutic technologies, current controversies, and more-Enriched course content with guest researchers, cancer survivors, and prevention advocates

Uc Berkeley

-Optimized cell replacement therapy for Parkinson’s Disease and Huntington’s Disease using custom biomaterials and human embryonic stem cell-derived dopaminergic and medium spiny neurons-Contributed to 6 publications with Dr. Tandis Vazin and Dr. Maroof Adil-Techniques: sterile tissue culture (in 2D and 3D), immunohistochemistry, immunocytochemistry, interperitoneal and subcutaneous injections on mice and rats, behavior training and data collection for mice and rats, cell imaging (light and fluorescent microscopy), data analysisWon:-Outstanding Poster Award: for best defense of thesis research at MCB Honors Symposium-I.L. Chaikoff Memorial Award: in recognition of outstanding achievement and excellence in MCB (Neurobiology) research

Uc Berkeley

1. Organized Berkeley’s Second Annual Stem Cell Symposium: “Culturing a Stem Cell Community” (the largest student-run conference in Northern California; over 150 attendees)2. Partnered with CIRM to create an improved stem cell presentation for high school student education3. Invited professors and researchers to present their work to promising undergraduate students

Uc Berkeley

Co-Author: “Structure of sparse spike code in layer 2 of rodent somatosensory cortex”• Experience with histology (brain blocking, slicing, mounting, and cover-slipping), behavioral training of mice, neuro-imaging, and cortical injections• 10-15 hours/week, with Dr. Kelly Clancy

• Largest hedge fund in the world• Developed graphic models for performance of publication sub-department • Addressed lack of management expertise by creating specialized training modules

Uc Berkeley

• Budgeted ~$30,000 amongst 12 committees• Reorganized and streamlined the reimbursement process for complete transparency• Supervised TEDx, Corporate Relations, and Professional Development Committees

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Cell/Cellular And Molecular Biology, Classical Civilizations

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Developmental And Stem Cell Biology