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Columbus, OH, US

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Lead data analytic efforts for multiple clinical research projects, utilizing diverse genomic data sources such as RNA-seq, exome sequencing, genome sequencing, and DNA methylation microarrays. Analyzed clinical genomic data from pediatric patients with various medical histories, including cancer, hemangiomas, vascular malformations, and other childhood.

Urbana-Champaign Area

Conducted a genome-wide association study (GWAS) on a cohort of 156,000 UK Biobank participants, leading to the identification of a genome-wide significant SNP and successful completion of the dissertation. Published a first-author article in a peer-reviewed journal by analyzing the effectiveness of using polygenic proxy scores in the absence of a GWAS..

Reviewed and enhanced clarity, organization, and scientific rigor in graduate students' manuscripts and grant proposals through thorough editing and feedback. Provided individualized assistance during office hours to support students in improving their writing skills and cultivating effective writing habits. Shared valuable writing resources, including.

Supervised and offered feedback to undergraduate research assistants, ensuring their work met high-quality standards and supporting their professional growth. Conducted regular meetings to provide guidance, support, and mentorship. Mentored research assistants on the critical process of reading and analyzing scientific articles, fostering the development.

Delivered informative lectures to a lab section of 14 undergraduate students. Guided students through experiments, ensuring accurate data collection and promoting hands-on learning. Created and administered exams, maintaining fairness and consistency in evaluation. Graded exams, lab reports, and papers promptly, providing thorough and constructive feedback.

Urbana-Champaign Area

Delivered the introductory UNIX lecture to over 100 attendees, establishing a solid foundation for their successful completion of course labs. Proactively tested and updated computational lab sections to prevent technical difficulties and ensure the smooth delivery of the course content. Organized and posted all course materials to the website in advance.

Conducted an independent study for a master's thesis that provided evidence of the association between psychological resilience and changes in DNA methylation levels of glucocorticoid receptor regulatory network (GRRN) genes. Led the RNA-seq analysis in the lab, receiving specific training to develop expertise and train others in this analytic approach..

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Psychology (Behavioral Neuroscience/Psychobiology)

Master Of Science - Ms, Psychology (Behavioral Neuroscience/Psychobiology)

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Animal Sciences