Cassandra Ng Email & Phone Number

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

- Worked under the guidance of Ju Hyun Lee in the Saltzman Lab Group, previously mentored by Madalina Ene- Characterized novel PACE polyplexes through running assays and in vitro transfection experiments, resulting in the elucidation of a polyplex that allows for higher transfection efficiency while maintaining minimal toxicity- Investigated lyo- and cryoprotectants for long term storage and stability of PEGylated polyplexes for future therapeutic use, culminating in a senior thesis in Biomedical Engineering.

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

- Independently cared for thousands of zebrafish used for cardiovascular research.- Maintained fish health and abided by IACUC and institutional animal care standards

New Haven, Ct

- Chosen as a Tour Guide for the Yale Undergraduate Admissions Office and Yale Visitor Center as part of a highly selective application process- Led weekly admissions tours to prospective students as well as special tours to university visitors- Frequently handled front-end communication with visitors

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

- Designed a soluble-gp130 construct for secretion in mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) with applications in targeting osteoarthritis and hepatocellular carcinoma.- Supported the optimization of an anti-ROR1 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) for insertion into MSCs.- Provided essential support with plasmid cloning, RNA synthesis, and cell-based assays for a variety of additional projects.- Presented weekly updates to the full company team.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

- Designed a novel antiCD79A CAR construct for macrophages for the treatment of B-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia- Gained experience with cell differentiation, iPSC and macrophage cell culture, and molecular biology design

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

- Conducted ARHGEF2 co-IP experiments under the guidance of Jaylissa Torres Robles in the Turk Lab at the Yale University School of Medicine. - Built on my foundation of lab skills from Summer 2019, including western blotting and tissue culturing- Improved on my science communication skills- Developed new lab skills, including site-directed mutagenesis PCR, transfections, single-cell dilutions, and co-IP experiments.

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

- Responsible for overseeing events involving Yale College and the surrounding New Haven community- Successfully executed events in both virtual and in-person formats, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic- Served on Executive Board alongside other directors

Greater New York City Area

- Tutored children from grades 1-11 in mathematics in one-on-one sessions and in groups up to four.- Successfully able to transition to a virtual learning setting following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic- Tutored children one-on-one in 40 minute Zoom sessions

Bronx, New York, United States

- Interned with both the Bronx Science Alumni Foundation and the Bronx Science Anti-Racist Coalition- Developed action plans to target racism within the institution- Co-founded the Anti-Racist Coalition as a student-run organization to combat racism at Bronx Science

Greater New York City Area

- Served as a leader of the cast and production crew with 60+ members for six productions. - Liaised between the student-run department and the administration. - Gained valuable experience in communicating with others and leading large groups.

Greater New York City Area

- Worked in the Lab of David Solit, MD, with a focus on cellular mechanisms of resistance and the MAPKinase pathway. - Gained proficiency in basic laboratory processes and experience in working with leading professionals in cancer research. (Abstract available upon request)

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biomedical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Yale Dramatic Coalition, Feminist Science & Technology Studies (fSTS) Collective, Broad Recognition, Campus Tour.

Advanced Regents Diploma With Honors

Activities and Societies: Senior Director of the Bronx Science Drama Department, Committee Chair of the Senior Council, Member of Big Sib.